Chief Financial Officer; DOT Executive VIII

Job Summary

MDTA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Responsible for the overall financial health and stability of the Maryland Transportation Authority, ensuring that major transportation infrastructure continues to deliver on the agency’s mission. The CFO is a key executive who supports the tolling program and preservation of revenue, collaborating with the Board, Executive Director, and other chief officers on strategic priorities.

The CFO provides executive oversight for the Divisions of Finance, Partnerships and Finance Administration, and Procurement. Core duties include:

• Preparing annual comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and scenario analyses that inform toll revenue projections, capital and operating budgets, debt affordability, and toll rate proposals.
• Directing the management of funds, including a $1 billion investment portfolio, $2 billion debt portfolio, a $440 million operating budget, and an $800 million toll revenue attainment.
• Providing accountability for Board Finance and Administration Committee agendas and presentations, as well as budgetary and financial materials presented to legislative committees.
• Overseeing procurement of services, information technology, engineering, construction, commodities, and maintenance contracts valued at $300 million annually.
• Ensuring compliance with financial statutes, regulations, control directives, and trust agreements with bondholders and the travel plaza public‑private partnership (P3).
• Collaborating with the Division of Operations on tolling activity and revenue assurance.
• Coordinating receipt of federal funds and development of future Public‑Private Partnerships (P3s).
• Securing third‑party insurance and recovering damages caused by drivers.
• Safeguarding materials, supplies inventory, and fixed assets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, treasury, debt management, procurement, or related areas, with five years in executive or senior management overseeing multiple financial functions.
• Certified Public Accountant with experience in a high‑level management position.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics (preferred).
• Experience in revenue bond issuance, refunding, debt management, and interactions with credit rating agencies, including compliance with trust agreements.
• Experience evaluating and implementing revenue adjustments and forecasting impacts, working with stakeholders on policy decisions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and a proven record of leading the evolution of a finance function.
• Proven executive‑level experience leading finance operations, building relationships, and cultivating strategic influence.

MDTA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, at least 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, and excellent health, dental, and vision coverage.

MDTA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are provided upon request.

Issue Date: 06/10/26