FISCAL OFFICER

Job Description

The Fiscal Officer reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Finance and Executive Committees and the Audit Subcommittee of the Board. This position does not supervise other staff.

Key goals include:

• Management of the organization’s revenues and expenses in accordance with Board-approved budget and in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices
• Full compliance with federal and other grant regulations
• Maintaining fiscal and administrative records to ensure “clean” audits
• Developing and updating written policies and procedures for administrative functions (Financial, HR, Document Retention and Destruction, Cyber Security)
• Providing administrative, human resource and fiscal support for operations
• Ensuring that all fiscal and tax reports are filed in a timely manner

A more complete description of all duties can be found at https://www.mdhumanities.org/about-us/jobs-internships/fiscal-officer/.

Skills Required

• Demonstrated experience as a financial manager, accountant, or full charge bookkeeper, preferably in a non-profit environment
• Experience with bookkeeping software (Sage’s Peachtree Accounting or equivalent)
• Thorough understanding of federal and other government grant regulations
• Excellent computer skills, especially with spreadsheets and data analysis tools such as MS Excel Pivot Tables
• Broad understanding of information technology and cyber security a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for the humanities and their value in contemporary society

Education Required

• B.A. degree required with some course concentrations in accounting or finance; M.A. or M.B.A preferred

Travel Required

This position requires limited travel within the state of Maryland.

Job Location

Work at the Maryland Humanities office (108 West Centre Street, Baltimore, MD 21201) with remote teleworking as needed.

Compensation

Position is full-time at 35 hours per week with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and credentials (range: $60,000–$70,000).

How to Apply

To apply, please prepare the following materials: cover letter and résumé. Submit requested items in a single PDF file via email to [email protected] with the subject line as “Fiscal Officer;” no phone calls please.

Applications accepted through May 15, 2020. Interviews with qualified candidates conducted May 25–29, 2020 with an anticipated start on or about July 1, 2020.

Maryland Humanities is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability. Maryland Humanities will not tolerate acts deemed to constitute discrimination or harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.