What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager (Finance and Administrative Services) position at Broward County Board of County Commissioners?
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Finance Manager position in the Finance and Administrative Services Department (FASD).
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
General Description
Highly responsible administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of the agency/department.
Work involves responsibility for direction of all financial policies and operations including bond sales, debt management, analysis of debt options, liquidity management and investment portfolio, operating and capital budget preparation, policy development for adherence to bond resolution and legal requirements, cost reduction analysis, conservation and revenue predictions, and financial reporting. Work includes developing and implementing policies and programs assuring continuity, internal control and coordination of financial activities. Performance is reviewed periodically through conferences and written reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting or related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires six (6) years' experience in financial management including four (4) years high level supervisory and administrative experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Makes recommendations to management team regarding financial planning and policy.
Analyzes, recommends and implements debt management program.
Develops, implements and maintains complex financial reporting and control systems.
Develops financial policies in accordance with pertinent law, bond resolutions and intergovernmental agreements.
Analyzes and administers the development of operating and capital budgets.
Represents the County before community groups, service organizations and civic committees.
Attends conferences and public and professional meetings.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of finance and debt management.
Thorough knowledge of all federal, state and local regulatory requirements applicable to financial management.
Thorough knowledge of the funding process in a municipal environment as related to budgeting, cost accounting, financial planning and management.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of supervision, organization and administration.
Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate administrative programs.
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Dependent upon area of assignment
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Dependent upon area of assignment.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Business Insight
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Ensures that the team understands and discusses relevant industry changes. Gives strong messages about how people's efforts make a difference to the broader organization.
Financial Acumen
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Fosters accountability for making good financial decisions; provides guidance to help the team make astute decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.
Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
Strategic Mindset
Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
Directs Work
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the team's work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur.
Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Builds Effective Teams
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.
Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Salary : $2,400
