WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is one of Maryland’s outstanding places to live and work. With the largest population in Maryland at over one million residents and located near the Nation’s capital, the County is one of the most affluent jurisdictions in Maryland and the nation. Montgomery County has a strong and diverse economy, with the 4th highest concentration of biotech in the U.S., corporate headquarters to industry leaders like Marriott and Lockheed Martin, and home to 32 federal facilities. Demographically, the County is approximately 42.9% white; 20.1% Hispanic or Latino; 20.1% Black or African American and 15.6% Asian. 91% of adult residents have at least a high school diploma while 57.8% hold a bachelor’s or higher degree.
Montgomery County Finance is an innovative, award-winning finance operation, responsible for prudently managing taxpayer funds, establishing and implementing sound fiscal policies, and safeguarding public assets. County financial operations are large and complex, with General Fund revenues of $3.5 billion, governmental fund reserves of $1.3 billion, government-wide assets of $8.7 billion, spanning 36 departments and offices and with 35 published funds comprising all fund types. Finance programs include Controller operations (details below); Fiscal Management (debt management, investing, cash management, and revenue and economic forecasting); Treasury (tax billing and collection, and cashiering); and Risk Management (insurance, claims administration, and safety). These programs, including department-wide experts in Information Technology, Human Resources, contracting and budgeting, are managed by a team of professionals with a depth of government experience, and with industry expertise developed while working for Fortune 500 companies, bond rating agencies, investment banking, public accounting, financial and systems consulting, and state and local governments. Montgomery County Finance, led by this diverse management team, is nationally recognized for excellence:
Triple AAA Rated – Awarded the highest credit ratings from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., Standard and Poors, and Fitch Ratings, one of only 14 “Triple AAA” rated counties in the nation with a population greater than 1,000,000.
- GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) – Financial Reporting/Excellence:
- ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) since 1951, more times than any other county in the nation;
- PAFR (Popular Annual Financial Report);
- Financial Transparency Suite*(spending Montgomery & online open budget initiative);
- Automated and integrated year-end closing process. **Recipient of numerous industry awards
NACO (National Association of Counties) Achievement Awards – For innovations and initiatives such as the implementation of RPA (robotic process automation), enhancements and streamlining of the vendor registration system, and establishment of a commercial property assessed clean energy program.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Montgomery County Department of Finance (Finance) is seeking an energetic and results-oriented professional with proven financial management and accounts payable (AP) experience, and exceptional communication and organizational skills, to join our collaborative and committed senior management team. In addition, we are looking for an individual that possesses the soft skills necessary to deal effectively and successfully with others both internally and externally. Employee must demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence evidenced by skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, critical thinking, and positive interpersonal relationships.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
This is a full-performance-level managerial position within the Department of Finance. This position manages the Accounts Payable (AP) Section within the Division of Controller and is responsible for supervising staff and overseeing daily operations, including shared services, to ensure timely and accurate payment of expenditures and employee reimbursements, and disbursement of funds to suppliers and other internal and external customers.
The AP Manager analyzes and/or guides staff on the resolution of difficult or complex accounts payable and related financial accounting problems. Analysis and guidance may include identifying issues and risks and ensuring appropriate procedures, controls, and reporting are implemented.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Monitoring and reviewing charges for appropriateness under County policy, both via interface file information and post-payment audits and reviews
- Coordinating with vendors and departments to resolve issues
- Overseeing the County’s P-card program
- Identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement under both County processes and vendor contract relationships
The incumbent performs as the subject matter expert for the County’s Oracle Accounts Payable module and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Accounts Payable models.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLLUDE:
- Opening and closing monthly periods
- Researching and identifying functional system issues and working with the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) team to resolve system issues
- Overseeing validation of system patches, fixes, upgrades, and enhancements
- Developing business requirements for the implementation or expansion of technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AP operations and controls
- Working with the Financial Analysis, Audit, and Compliance (FAAC) team to identify data analysis needs
- Applying knowledge of other ERP modules, such as Purchasing and General Ledger, to make cross-modular decisions and resolve issues
A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate before appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounts payable management, including supervision and leadership of a large and complex Accounts Payable operation.
- Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:
- Experience managing a large complex accounts payable operation
- Experience supervising and managing employees
- Experience as a business owner of an ERP system module
- Experience with oversight of procure-to-pay processes and controls
- Experience in the development and maintenance of AP policies and procedures
- Experience responding to information requests from internal and external auditors and Inspectors General.