ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL, in Finance & Accounting. The mission of the Finance & Accounting Department in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the responsible management of the Department's financial resources through accurate accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have seven (7) or more years of accounting, finance or any other business-related field experience.
• Postsecondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with FL PALM.
• Experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace/Ariba on Demand.
• Experience in developing and implementing complex policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing, planning, and organizing central office accounting functions, including managing accounting systems, records, financial reports, and vendor payments while ensuring compliance with the state’s prompt payment law.
• Establish and implement technical policies and procedures to ensure adherence to state and departmental regulations and contribute to fiscal management decisions by drafting policies and participating in key meetings.
• Evaluate and enhance internal control procedures for existing and proposed accounting systems, addressing weaknesses to safeguard departmental assets.
• Provide administrative support through participation in committees, task forces, and special assignments, while collaborating with internal, state, and federal auditors to resolve complex accounting and financial issues.
• Assist in preparing financial schedules, reports, and special analyses, and support fiscal year-end closeout processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan), Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED