Manager, Financial Services

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is seeking to fill a full-time, permanent Manager, Financial Services vacancy in the Health Department.

This position is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of all financial operations supporting public health programs and initiatives of a $98M hybrid agency that is comprised of two separate complex financial systems (state and county). This includes budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, grant administration (the second largest in the county), procurement, and compliance with complex funding requirements. The role ensures fiscal integrity, transparency, and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves managing both the operating and capital budgets of the Department, as well as overseeing the day-to-day functions of the Department’s Finance Office. This role involves providing comprehensive guidance and oversight to departmental leadership in the preparation, execution, and submission of budgets. The employee conducts complex fiscal analysis, forecasting, and provides strategic financial advice throughout the budget lifecycle. Responsibilities also include reviewing and analyzing budget proposals, evaluating alternatives, formulating recommendations, and delivering presentations to Department Leadership. Following budget approval, the
employee ensures proper implementation, monitoring, and administration of the budget in coordination with departmental staff.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class.)

• Directs and manages the agency’s financial operations, including development and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, multi-year financial planning, and capital improvement financing.
• Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the department’s annual operating budget of approximately $98 million, including federally and state-funded public health programs.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and forecasts. Prepares end-of-year expenditure projections to identify expense overages or savings.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents financial statements and performance reports to department leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Oversees fiscal operations, including accounts payable/receivable, billing, and general ledger management in accordance with governmental accounting standards (GASB, GAAP) and applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinates the financial management and compliance of multiple funding streams, including federal (e.g., CDC, HRSA), state, and local grants and contracts.
• Ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations, public health funding requirements, and audit standards.
• Develops and manages internal controls, audits, and risk assessments to safeguard public funds.
• Prepares for and facilitates internal and external audits, responding to findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Works closely with senior leadership to align financial planning with public health service delivery, program goals, and outcome tracking.
• Leads grant budgeting, tracking, reimbursement, and reporting activities, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Leads procurement, contract management, and vendor payment processes in accordance with government procurement policies.
• Develops and maintains internal financial policies, procedures, and controls to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
• Oversees grants management, including application, monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
• Advises agency leadership on financial planning, policy impacts, and economic trends.
• Supervises and develops finance staff, fostering.

• Extensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of business and public administration and management.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration.
• Extensive knowledge of the organizations, functions, policies, and administrative procedures of the county government.
• Extensive knowledge of procedures analysis, work simplification, forms and records control, and staff utilization, including the application of electronic data processing to management and program processes.
• Ability to analyze complex departmental budget requirements, programs, policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to identify opportunities for organizational and operational improvements and to develop plans for the installation of such improvements.
• Ability to use a personal computer and to apply a variety of software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field

Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in financial management, including reporting, forecasting, and budget administration; and six (6) months or more of supervisory experience.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Four (4) or more years of experience leading a team that handles complex financial systems, for both county and state processes
• Four (4) or more years of experience managing a complex multi-million dollar budget within a government agency.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in managing financial operations within a hybrid government agency, such as county and state, or state and federal agencies.