POSITION SUMMARYThe City of Fort Lauderdale community builders possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Leads, monitors, and coordinates various financial activities for a designated department. Coordinates and prepares the department's operating and capital budgets.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
Under general direction, the incumbent exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in the performance of work activities. Work is reviewed by periodic conferences, audits, and by the degree of achievement of established goals, objectives, and work plans.
The incumbent supervises professional personnel responsible for budget preparation, contract procurement, grant administration, and data control; assigns and evaluates the work performance of employees.
Responsibilities include preparing and overseeing the department's operating budget; overseeing the contract and procurement process; tracking and monitoring Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and approving funding requests; working with the Assistant Director and Division Manager, project managers, and financial staff to establish and adhere to CIP guidelines and budgetary restrictions; forecasting and reviewing revenue and expense projections and advising management for budgetary planning; compiling and reviewing monthly financial and operating reports for accuracy and maintenance of budget requirements; and advising management of budgetary deviation and possible cost cutting alternatives.
This position is also responsible for maintaining records; tracking the department's performance and preparing reports; composing and signing correspondence to City Commission, citizens and other government agencies, contractors, vendors and City personnel; and requires the ability to identify problems and propose effective solutions.
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The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Supervises the work of assigned personnel; delegates and review assignments; conducts performance evaluations
- Prepares and controls operating and capital budgets; compiles revenue and expense projections
- Provides financial and operating reports, funding requests, expenditure levels, budget requests, budget justifications, cost cutting ideas, and procedures to executive management
- Determines work procedures; May review and expedite workflow for Timekeeping and Payroll functions
- Coordinates and updates CIP Projects in the Engineering Tracking System; provides updated status reports
- May ensure capital equipment is managed according to policy; reviews and monitors asset inventory and asset management policy
- Serves as the department Budget Liaison, Community Investment Plan (CIP) Liaison and for other financial programs and processes
- May serve as the department Public Records Request Liaison, Fleet Liaison and Procurement Liaison
- May serve as coordinator for departmental grant programs
- Composes correspondence and memos; represents the department at meetings and conferences
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENTBachelor's Degree in finance or accounting and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Progressively responsible experience in professional accounting or other phase of fiscal management, including development and administration of a municipal budget and preparation of financial reports. Experience must have included at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. A Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATIONDepending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
Per Chapter 295.07 of the Florida Statutes, veteran's preference points will be awarded for promotional exams only with regard to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or re-employment with the City from active duty service without exception. Proof of eligibility and the City's J-204 form must be submitted with application.
This job classification is in Management Category IV for benefit purposes.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Fort Lauderdale provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
