Finance Director

Under general direction of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Clerk). This position is accountable for the current and long-term effectiveness of all financial functions of the Clerk and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), including accounting, budgetary controls, cash receipts and disbursements, payroll, credit and collections, banking, investments, taxes, treasury, controllership, and pre-audits. This individual analyzes financial matters of the Clerk and BOCC in order to advise county officials and staff as to proper accounting and reporting treatments, appropriate fiscal policy, sound business practices, and provides required financial data.

• Prepares Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and submits to Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting.
• Prepares Annual Financial Report (AFR) and submits to the BOCC and Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS).
• Prepares Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) in conjunction with the Communications Department and submits to GFOA for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting.
• Interprets GAAP and GASB standards and provides training to professional staff. 
• Manages investments of Clerk and BOCC funds.
• Performs monthly and annual close out of the general ledger.
• Reviews all fiscal correspondence, reports, etc. directed to the Clerk, BOCC and administrative staff and ensures appropriate and timely action.
• Provides direction and training to staff, including BOCC departments.
• Coordinates, prepares, and implements annual budget of the Clerk.
• Prepares annual financial statements and note disclosures for the Clerk.
• Coordinates activities and maintains close contact with other county departments, commissioners, elected officials, and the public.
• Provides an overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Finance and Clerk Finance departments.
• Provides direct supervision of the Clerk’s Tax Deed, Value Adjustment Board, and Board Recording Secretary employees.
• Formulates, recommends for approval, and ensures implementation of approved accounting policies and procedures. Works closely with BOCC Departments to establish and maintain efficient workflows. 
• Other responsibilities include interviewing; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Performs various duties relating to the preparation and maintenance of the BOCC's and the Clerk’s accounting records, including preparation of adjusting journal entries, analyzing accounts, and preparing periodic financial statements. 
• Prepares and maintains financial policy and procedure manuals for the Finance Department and BOCC departments.
• Provides administrative oversight of all financial software systems.
• Oversees user security access of all financial software systems.
• Assists throughout the organization as assigned by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller or Chief Operating Office

Experience and Education

The qualification guidelines generally describe the knowledge and skills required to enter the job to successfully perform the assigned duties. Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the required knowledge and skills will be considered.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity supporting a staff of 10 or more employees.
• Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Must possess the ability to be bonded.

Preferred:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field.
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a state or local government agency.
• Current Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFAR), and related OMB circulars
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• State of Florida financial reporting requirements and budgeting practices
• Grants administration practices
• Alternative financing and debt management practices
• Fund accounting, internal and external auditing, and revenue management
• Theories of management
• Principles of employee supervision and evaluation

Skill and ability to:

• Interpret technical and complex data
• Formulate, analyze, and present financial reports in a clear, accurate, and detailed manner
• Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline employees
• Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative, tactful, effective, and harmonious working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, external agencies, and the public.
• Skilled in speaking clearly and distinctly, both in person and on the telephone, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to communicate routine and complex information in a manner that is understandable and respectful.
• Excellent writing skills to compose general correspondence using correct grammar and punctuation and using tone and format appropriate for the intended audience.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in desktop office solutions, such as Microsoft Office Suite, database applications, email, .pdf file attachments, internet search tools, and various computer peripheral devices.
• Knowledge of a wide range of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures, office equipment and terminology.
• Ability to learn and understand specialized information, including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms, and legal terms, and apply that knowledge in carrying out job assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work with confidential and/or sensitive data; interpret and comply with state and federal guidelines.
• Have strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions and simultaneous detailed attention to multiple tasks.
• Dependable and able to meet the assigned work schedule. Must be flexible as work assignments may frequently change.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Comply with legal advice restrictions of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office.

Managing People

This position supervises and is directly responsible for all personnel in the Finance departments. Within budgeted parameters and in conformance with the Clerk’s personnel policies and procedures, recommends personnel actions affecting all direct reports in the areas of compensation, hiring, transfers, promotions, demotions, and terminations.

Special requirements

Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license and an acceptable driving record as the position occasionally requires operating a motor vehicle.

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the Deputy Clerk is regularly required to be sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer stand for prolonged periods of time; may be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to respond quickly to sounds/spoken words.

Salary : $120,000 - $170,000