Job Description

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$137,909.00 - $227,648.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$137,909.00 - $182,778.50 Annually

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)-Operations Director II serves as a key member of the Baltimore Police Department executive team. The CFO acts as the primary financial advisor to the Police Commissioner. This role ensures transparent fiscal management, accurate accounting, and internal controls for public funds. The CFO represents the Baltimore Police Department to the City's Mayor’s office, City Administration, and City Council on all financial matters. The position is over the following areas Fiscal Services, Budget and Grants and Asset Management for the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) The BPD’s ideal candidate is a CFO who balances high-level strategic leadership with a meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings:

• Strategic & Visionary Leadership: The ability to align complex financial goals with the BPD's long-term public mission and strategic objectives.
• Macro & Micro Financial Vision: Exceptional skill in switching seamlessly between big-picture planning and granular, line-item data analysis.
• An Analytical Mindset: A proven track record of translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable strategies for BPD leadership.

Essential Functions

• Lead agency-wide strategic financial planning to align public funds with mission goals, while modernizing financial systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Drive taxpayer savings and resource optimization by identifying wasteful spending, renegotiating vendor contracts, and streamlining internal workflows.
• Budget Administration: Plans, develops, manages, and monitors the annual operating and capital budgets for the police department and presents it directly to the city budget office and city council.
• Grant Management: Oversees federal, state, and local grant applications, fund allocation, and specialized compliance reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Prepares periodic financial forecasts, cost analyses, and variance reports for city or county leadership.
• Internal Controls & Audits: Maintains internal accounting controls and coordinates external governmental audits.
• Payroll & Procurement: Oversees departmental payroll, fixed asset inventory, and purchasing requests in line with local laws.
• Specialized Accounts: Manages specific agency funds, such as asset forfeiture funds, off-duty detail programs, or evidence-room property audits.
• Leads Union and Labor Math modeling to analyze complex overtime, scheduling, personnel deployment costs and negotiation proposals, serving as the management Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the financial impact of contract language or grievance settlements.
• Capital & Facilities Planning: Directs long-range facility planning and modernization projects.
• Fleet & Property Oversight: Controls the replacement, maintenance, and tracking of the entire vehicle fleet and all high-value police gear.
• Public Transparency: Ensures all police spending follows municipal codes and coordinates with outside city auditors to protect public funds.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Have a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, public administration, or a related field. (A master's degree or Certified Public Accountant [CPA] designation is preferred).

AND

Experience: At least 10 years of growing financial management experience, ideally in local government or public safety. This must include at least 3 years in a high-level financial leadership role.

Knowledge: Understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles, local statutory requirements, and public sector procurement.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 1 Year mandatory probation.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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