What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager- Sports and Entertainment position at City of Jacksonville, FL?
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Sport and Entertainment Office is actively seeking a Finance Manager.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This position reports to the Chief of Sports and Entertainment and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the financial and accounting functions of the office.Examples of Work
- Manages the budget. Manages ASM Capital funding/approvals and 1cloud support within Projects/grants Management Modules.
- Manages Sports Contracts & various Special Event Contracts/Agreements.
- Manages all accounting and procurement for COJ & ASM.
- Provides audit information when requested from various COJ agencies.
- Manages all merchant service accounts/devices/inventory etc. for Clover/BOA
- Manages all PCard reporting, entries, and reconciliation.
- Oversees procurement, accounts payable and receivables, and cash handling.
- Approves requisitions and receipts in JaxPro. Prepares or approves journal entries in 1Cloud.
- Assists with budget preparation, development, investigation of any budget variance and making recommendations to meet budget goals.
- Prepares and maintains a monthly/quarterly budget analysis and reports any discrepancies and variances to the Chief of Sports and Entertainment.
- Prepares and reviews bid documents.
- Ensures that all processes and procedures are followed.
- Processes permits and licenses for special event applications.
- Works as required/needed at all special events which will include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Performs other duties as required.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- Five years of education and/or experience in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, management. or a similar field.
- Experience in public or governmental finance or accounting is preferred.
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Largo, FL 33778-1630
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