Senior Financial Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY

This position coordinates and leads various financial activities for the Fire Rescue Department. They coordinate and prepare the department's operating and capital budgets; interpret trends; maintain and develop accounting control procedures; conduct special studies and projects; administer contracts, grants, and programs; and correspond with vendors, citizens, contractors, consultants, other departments, private companies and other governmental organizations. They also supervise staff assigned to administer financial activities.

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees 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.

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.

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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.

• 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, Procurement Liaison, Community Investment Plan (CIP) Liaison and for other financial programs and processes;
• May serve as coordinator for departmental grant programs;
• May assist the Administration Division Manager on special projects and fill in as needed in the Manager's absence;
• Composes correspondence and memos; represents the department at meetings and conferences;
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Bachelor's Degree in finance, public administration, business administration or accounting;Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
PREFERRED :
1.Experience in managing large operating, capital budgets, and grants
2. Extensive experience and proficiency with various computer applications and software, including reporting functions
3. Reasonable experience in the study, analysis, and review of administrative and financial programs, projects, policies, procedures; assisting in the solution of management and administrative programs, projects, or supervisory administrative functions
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION

Depending on the number of applications 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 to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204 )



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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Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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