CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER-COUNTY HEALTH DEPT FINANCIAL ADMIN-HLTH

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER-COUNTY HEALTH DEPT FINANCIAL ADMIN-HLTH - 64027097 Date : Feb 10, 2025Agency : Department of HealthWorking Title : CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERLocation : FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Broward County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES : This is a highly responsible position reporting to the Director of the Broward County Health Department. The position is responsible for the agency's financial standing as well as direction and supervision of administrative services (finance and accounting, purchasing, budget, facilities, general services and vital statistics). The incumbent serves as the Department's Chief Financial Officer (annual budget in excess of $50 million) and is required to exercise independent judgment in maintaining internal controls and ensuring the financial sustainability of the county health department.ADMINISTRATION : Formulate and maintain up to date policies, protocols and procedures to assure compliance with all relevant standards, statutes and administrative code and train staff regarding these.PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE : Oversee the performance excellence activities for the financial and administrative services programs.BUDGET : Supervise the Budget Director. Oversee the development of the annual budget request and approved operating budget.FINANCE ACCOUNTING : Oversee the operations of agency financial / accounting functions, including all agency trust fund accounts; accounts payable and receivable; travel; fee collections; third party billing; grants and contract billings.Core Contract : Oversee the development of the agency's annual state / county contract.GENERAL SERVICES / FACILITIES : Supervise the General Services Manager and Facilities Manager.PURCHASING : Oversee the agency's purchasing functions and ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory policies.Internal Controls : Supervise the internal Control Accountant. Ensure all internal controls are in place and complete annual internal control questionnaire.OTHER : Participate in local, state and federal meetings and conferences pertinent to county health department administration.Serves as the Finance / Administrative Section Chief in the Broward CHD incident command structure during times of disaster or emergencies.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of : Advanced accounting principles, financial planning principles, principles and practice of supervision and management, principles of budget preparation and administration.Skills in : Decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, public speaking and presentations.Abilities to : Collect, evaluate, and analyze data relating to financial program functions, organize data into a logical format, communicate effectively.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Willing to work before, during and / or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.Experience as a chief financial officer (CFO), Business Manager or Financial Administrator.Experience managing a budget of $46 million or more.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.Experience working with state of Florida accounting systems.A Minimum of Five (5) years of experience as a chief financial officer (CFO), Business Manager or Financial Administrator.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr