Finance Director (AIB EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR I)

Introduction

The Blueprint for Marylandâs Future Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) is seeking a Finance Director. The AIB is a new State agency established to oversee the implementation of the Blueprint for Marylandâs Future, which is a multiâyear initiative to transform Marylandâs public schools to provide a worldâclass education to every student. Click AIB (maryland.gov) to learn more about the AIB and the Blueprint.

To apply, please send a professional resume, cover letter, three professional references, and the responses to these supplemental questions to aib@maryland.gov by 11:59PM Friday, July 17, 2026.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

Hybrid/Telework position, Annapolis MD

POSITION DUTIES

The Finance Director will report to the Deputy Director of Operations of the AIB, who along with the Executive Director and AIB staff, supports the Board, which consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Finance Director will manage, control, oversee, and report on all fiscal (budget & accounting) operations in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory procedures, as discussed further below. In addition, the Finance Director will assist with fiscal analyses of the revenues and expenditures of various State and local agencies responsible for implementing the Blueprint for Marylandâs Future. This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

The AIB is a dedicated, collaborative and dynamic group of professionals working together to achieve the goals of the Blueprint for Marylandâs Future. There are opportunities for everyone at the AIB to learn new skills, expand beyond established roles, and contribute in significant ways to the success of the Blueprint. The basic expectations of all AIB employees are to rapidly learn, take initiative, collaborate with team members, accomplish the quantity of work expected, and adapt to changes in work assignments.

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

• Work with the Deputy Director of Operations to develop and oversee multi-year financial plans and the annual budget for the agency.Â
• Track, review, approve and reconcile agency revenues and expenditures.Â
• Administers program information in state systems including FMIS, BARS, ADPICS. Develops and provides routine and ad-hoc reports.Â
• Manage grants, contracts, interagency agreements, and assist in all procurement functions.Â
• Develop fiscal and accounting policy and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures and incorporate changes in law and/or programs which impact fiscal policies and procedures on an as-needed basis.Â
• Establish and maintain internal controls to comply with audit requirements. Participate in the audit process by providing explanations of accounting procedures, providing financial schedules, and providing fiscal transactions supporting documentation.Â
• Develop and manage year-end closeout procedures and transactions in accordance with the Department of Budget and Management schedule and instructions.Â
• Work with the Financial Data Analyst to conduct fiscal analysis of Blueprint for Marylandâs Future revenues and expenditures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor''s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles, with at least two years in federal, state or local government.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands on skills in financial and analytic report preparation and review for year-end closeout and/or budget preparation.Â
• Sound knowledge base of governmental accounting principles and internal control procedures.Â
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with experience performing financial reporting and analysis in Excel, Google Sheets, and/or Smartsheets.

Notes:Â

• Candidates may substitute a Bachelorâs degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.Â
• Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.Â
• Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Master''s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.Â
• Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for the required experience.Â
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the State of Maryland operating and financial management systems such as FMIS, BARS, ANSWERS, eMMA, and Workday.Â
• Ability to work independently and as a team in a hybrid work environment.Â
• Experience performing Fiscal Year End Closeout and/or budget preparation at the agency level.Â
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please send a professional resume, cover letter, three professional references, and the responses to these supplemental questions to aib@maryland.gov by 11:59PM Friday, July 17, 2026.

AIB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. AIB is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in policymaking and government, particularly those who represent the diversity of communities served by the Blueprint for Marylandâs Future. All individuals who meet the Minimum Qualifications are encouraged to apply, including those who meet these qualifications through a variety of experiences including formal and informal education, professional roles, volunteer work, or other backgrounds.