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About The Position The expected salary range for this role on hire is: $95,788 - $140,789 Who We Are Montgomery County Department of Recreation is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with a mission to provide high quality, diverse, and accessible community-based programs, activities, and services that serve the recreation and leisure needs of the Montgomery County community. The department manages 39 facilities including recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics, classes, youth and adult sports programs and leagues, senior programs, and therapeutic recreation. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a skilled and strategic Manager III to serve as the Business and Financial Services Leader, overseeing critical administrative and financial functions that support the Department’s mission. This leadership role is responsible for managing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring the efficient operation of financial and business services across the department. Key Responsibilities What You'll Be Doing • Lead the development and management of the Department’s operating and capital improvement budgets, including forecasting, planning, and monitoring. • Oversee financial operations, including accounts receivable and payable, revenue management, expenditure tracking, and trend analysis. • Manage and enhance customer account systems and services, ensuring high-quality support and issue resolution. • Direct and coordinate the Department’s procurement and contract management processes, including vendor engagement, contract compliance, and monitoring. • Provide oversight of risk management and volunteer services, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and operational standards. • Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and performance metrics to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency. • Collaborate with internal and external partners to support department-wide business strategies and customer-focused service delivery. • Supervise and mentor a team of professional and administrative staff, promoting operational excellence and continuous improvement. Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Strong leadership and decision-making skills in a public sector or large organizational environment. • Demonstrated experience managing operating and capital budgets, financial analysis, and compliance oversight. • In-depth knowledge of government procurement and contract management practices. • Proven ability to manage customer service systems and improve service delivery operations. • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • A collaborative and resourceful mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Additional Information • This position may require work during non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions. • As a member of a front facing Department Leadership team this position will be required to be onsite with limited telework opportunities. • This position is considered essential, and the incumbent may be required to report to work during emergencies, including County closures. • Selected candidates will be required to complete a background investigation and medical history review. • Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community through recreation. Minimum Qualifications • Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. • Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing and overseeing operational and administrative functions (such as budgeting, financial services and other management functions) of a large and complex department or organization. • Equivalency: an equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted. • LICENSE: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences • Leading, Managing and/or implementing Capital and/or Operating Budgets • Leading, managing and/or implementing procurement/contracts management, including vendor recruitment, retention and collaboration, and program/contract monitoring • Leading and managing financial services, including accounts receivable and payable, expenditure review and trend analysis, year end and forecasting functions • Leading, supervising, mentoring and coaching staff, including professional growth and career development • Building and maintaining partnerships and collaborations • Developing and implementing policies and procedures, and strategic planning • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suites, Oracle, VSI or other database software applications. 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.

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