JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES - 21007417

Requisition No: 849784 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES - 21007417

 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21007417 

Salary:  $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/06/2025 

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JAC Job Advertisement – Deputy Director of Financial Services

Our Organization and Mission:

The Justice Administrative Commission (JAC) administratively serves 49 judicial-related offices (JROs), including the 20 Offices of State Attorney, 20 Offices of Public Defender, 5 Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 3 Offices of Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program. Services provided are primarily in accounting, budget, financial services, and human resources. JAC also performs compliance and financial reviews of bills from court-appointed attorneys and due process vendors. JAC’s Vision is to be the model of exemplary state government, and our Mission is to support the entities we serve and Florida’s judicial system with fiscal controls, best practices, and exemplary service.

Although JAC is a state agency, it is not part of the State Personnel System. However, JAC is a member of the Florida Retirement System and participates in the State Group Insurance Plan.

More information about who we are can be found on JAC’s website: https://www.justiceadmin.org/

The Work You Will Do:

JAC seeks a candidate to serve as a Deputy Director of the Financial Services Section, reporting to the Director of Financial Services. The person in this position works closely with JAC and JRO staff. This is a highly responsible, complex professional position managing the daily activities and operations of the assigned staff and functions within the section. This involves, but is not limited to, managing staff, assigning workloads for areas of responsibility, monthly reconciliations, research, grants, Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR) analysis, financial statements, and reporting. Two Deputy Directors manage all day-to-day responsibilities for the Financial Services section.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serve on the team responsible for implementing Florida PALM in our agency. Learn how the system will operate and determine its impact on JAC and Financial Services’ responsibilities.
• Oversee the monthly reconciliation processes between departmental FLAIR and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) records.
• Assist the JROs with understanding grant accounting and management (including all projects) and provide reports to assist with grants management. This position must be knowledgeable of federal grants and the related Code of Federal Regulations for grant management (see 2 C.F.R. § 200).
• Assist JROs with understanding new financial aid funding including required contract and Single Audit Act language.
• The Deputy Directors of Financial Services will jointly manage all aspects of preparing to close the accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and DFS’s financial statements requirements.
• Timely complete and submit the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards reports to DFS.
• Serve as contract manager for assigned contracts, including the Foster Care Review Board or Title IV-E grants.
• Manage and monitor access to assigned systems, such as FLAIR and FACTS.
• Provide technical assistance and support to staff and JROs.
• Assist with developing presentations for the agency and presenting as required.
• Disseminate information to Financial Services staff regarding personnel/HR directives, interagency information, or other relative information to keep them well informed. This will include drafting guidance or notifying the JROs of changes that impact their accounting records, operations, or financial statement requirements.

The Difference You Will Make:

The candidate selected to fill this position will be essential in helping the agency achieve its mission. They will serve as a subject matter expert for the JROs’ financial staff for grants management and reconciliation. This position is often consulted on financial or funding questions.

How You Will Grow:

JAC’s Executive Director wants staff to be better tomorrow than they are today. JAC offers multiple opportunities for professional growth, including participation in the Certified Public Management (CPM) program, Florida Certified Contract Management (FCCM), Lean Six Sigma, Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA), Association of Government Accountants, and other relevant training. As part of JAC’s mission to serve the JROs and its employees at the highest level possible, employees enjoy state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

Where You Will Work:

This position will work at JAC’s office in downtown Tallahassee. JAC offers a hybrid work environment. After training, eligible staff may request to work remotely for a portion of their schedule.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

While JAC is not part of the State Personnel System, JAC is a state agency, and staff enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

The candidate selected for this position will start between $75,000 and $85,000 annually, based on experience.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicants must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and experience with grants management, Statewide Financial Statements, and FLAIR data analysis.

Applicants must have five (5) years of professional accounting experience and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Two (2) years of the required experience may be substituted for possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong numerical and analytical skills for research and problem-solving.

To apply, complete the online application through People First. A resume is required, and candidates will not be considered unless one is provided.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 to see how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible, depending upon your retirement date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000