Financial Analysis Lead (Accountant/Auditor, Lead/Senior, Grade N25)
Posted on May 18, 2026 by Montgomery County, MD
- Brockville, United States of America
- $83556.0 - $134086.0
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About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $83,556 to $134,086, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Welcome to the Montgomery County Maryland Health and Human Services (HHS) Fiscal Team! We are delighted to introduce you to our Revenue CAP and Federal Financial Participation (FFP) program. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure the financial health and sustainability of our community services. Through innovative revenue strategies and effective management of federal funds, we strive to maximize resources and support the diverse needs of Montgomery County residents. We look forward to collaborating with you and making a positive impact together!
What You'll Be Doing
This position helps ensure the financial health and sustainability of the HHS programs, ultimately supporting the diverse needs of Montgomery County residents
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Financial Management: Overseeing the financial operations related to the Revenue CAP and FFP programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Preparing and managing budgets, forecasting financial needs, and ensuring funds are allocated efficiently.
- Revenue Maximization: Identifying opportunities to maximize revenue through effective management of federal financial participation and other funding sources.
- Reporting and Analysis: Generating financial reports, analyzing data to inform decision-making, and providing insights on financial performance.
- Compliance and Auditing: Ensuring all financial activities comply with relevant laws and regulations and preparing for audits.
- Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to coordinate financial strategies and initiatives.
- Training and Support: Providing training and support to staff on financial procedures and best practices.
Telework: This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework after the initial training period.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework.
Experience: Considerable (four (4) years) professional experience in a financial accounting, auditing or
business administration field.
Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in
Accounting or a major in Accounting.
Financial Disclosure Statement: This position is designated as one that requires filing a Financial Disclosure Statement and you will be required to disclose information about your financial affairs.
Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:??
- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, or financial analysis for multiple programs.
- Experience developing financial reports or conducting data analysis for operational or strategic decision-making.
- Experience researching, interpreting, or applying federal or state fiscal regulations.
- Experience coordinating financial activities with other departments, agencies, or external partners.
- Experience managing grants, federal funds, or other restricted funding sources.
- Experience using advanced data or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAS, R, Python, SQL, or advanced Excel).
- Experience using ERP financial systems such as Oracle, Workday, or SAP.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Advertised until:
June 17, 2026
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