General Accounting Manager

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Maryland's new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave for eligible workers to care for themselves or their loved ones in January 2028. Covering 2.6 million workers and 180,000 employers, FAMLI is being built from the ground up as a digitally native, public-facing service-representing a significant modernization of how Maryland delivers benefits. We are currently in the implementation phase of building a services with the reach and complexity of a program like unemployment insurance. The Financial Services Directorate is responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient financial system, including internal controls and financial procedures, for the FAMLI Division. The Financial Services Directorate safeguards FAMLI funds and other assets, manages FAMLI contributions and benefits payouts, develops financial reports, prepares budgets and projections, and designs and conducts internal audits, as well as responding to external financial audits. The General Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role within the Financial Services Directorate and the overall FAMLI Division. The Manager works closely with the leadership of the Financial Services Directorate to establish and administer General Accounting operations. The General Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, reviewing reconciliations and accounting records for the team, overseeing budget process, as well as preparing financial reports to meet regulatory compliance requirements. This position requires the financial acumen to provide insightful recommendations to various stakeholders and contribute to the overall fiscal health and operational success of FAMLI. If you are a proactive financial professional with a passion for public service, this is the job for you!

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
• Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
• Three (3) years of experience directing general accounting operations in a supervisory or managerial capacity is required.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience handling fiscal operations as a supervisor.
• Three years of experience with internal auditing.
• Three years of experience preparing and presenting financial reports.
• Three years of experience preparing accounts reconciliations.
• CPA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an expert of general accounting assisting with accounting system implementation and integrations.
• Develops and implements standard procedures for the General Accounting team.
• Maintains effective internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of FAMLI fiscal records.
• Maintains accounting records and financial statements in compliance with GAAP and in alignment with FAMLI objectives.
• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of General Accounting team staff. This includes recruiting, daily assignment monitoring, and regular employee performance evaluations.
• Manages and executes tasks for the monthly and year-end close; responsibilities include accruals, journal entries, GAAP schedules, assigned reconciliations and reports.
• Supervises preparation of annual budget.
• Tracks budget, expenditures and procurements for the division.
• Prepares financial analysis and reports to support the FAMLI's management to make decisions.
• Assists with financial audits and other special projects.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personnel and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefits" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plan (401(k) and 457)
• Free Parking
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager