Chief Financial Officer

St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our clerks make a difference in the community everyday. Join our incredible team of clerks and start a rewarding career in public service today! The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of mission-focused, innovative leadership and successfully guiding a multifaceted team grounded in integrity, accountability, and service excellence. This individual will cultivate a culture defined by strong values, clear purpose, operational discipline, and a forward-thinking, innovative mindset to deliver exceptional financial stewardship in support of St. Johns County and the Clerk of Court’s operations. JOB SUMMARY The purpose of this position is to lead financial accounting, operating and reporting functions for the County and the Clerk of Court and Comptroller Office. Success in this position contributes to accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of those functions. The work consists of varied management, supervisory and professional accounting duties.

Requirements

Accountability & Dependability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
Adaptability & Flexibility – Ability to react positively to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
Customer Focus – Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization.
Development & Continual Learning – Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
Drive & Determination – Exhibits positive attitude and a desire to independently operate effectively.
Knowledge – Mastery of budget principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, governmental accounting and auditing principles and state audit statutes, internal financial control policies and procedures, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, local regulations, banking policy, contractual law, federal grant Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars. record retention rules and guidelines, and Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers Best Practices.
Office Technology – Ability to utilize equipment, office software (ex. Microsoft Office) and web-based applications (ex. Benchmark, Landmark) to meet business needs.
Problem Solving – Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Proficiency – Understanding of office payroll procedures, budget development and management principles.
Stress Tolerance – Maintains composure in stressful or adverse situations.
Tact – Diplomatically handles challenging or tense interpersonal situations.
Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the public and effectively address their need in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner.
Possess the ability to cope with customers in impromptu situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form and possess the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, other governmental agencies, attorneys, judges and their assistants, businesses, and members of the general public.
Ability to use a computer terminal to enter data quickly and accurately.
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 Florida state statutes, Florida Rules of Procedure, administrative orders, codes, policies, procedures, forms, and legal terms, and to apply that knowledge in carrying out job assignments accurately and efficiently.
Ability to work with confidential and/or sensitive data and comply with state and federal guidelines.
Ability to work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions and simultaneous detailed attention to multiple tasks.
Ability to work within time constraints and workload surges.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining speed and accuracy.
Ability to sit or stand at front counter for extended periods of time, while concentrating on repetitious or complex tasks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a Master’s Degree.
Certified Public Accountant.
Certification in governmental accounting (CPFO, CGFO).
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require five to 10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Advises the Clerk on financial subject matters, budgets, accounting policies, internal controls and financial condition of the office.
In charge of the comptroller office strategic planning for both BOCC and COC offices
Directs the preparation of the Clerk budget, setting goals and objectives.
Oversees the Clerk’s annual financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted account principles (GAAP) and state regulations.
Hires, trains, assigns, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
Coordinates County and Clerk annual financial statement audit and single audit.
Oversees the preparation of the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report.
Sets departmental policy.
Develops internal controls for vulnerable areas of operation within the Clerk and Comptroller’s office
Interprets and ensures compliance with county ordinances and state and federal laws
Ensures good communication and coordination between internal and external customers and stakeholders
Performs other duties as assigned.