DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - 55012085

State of Florida•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In this dynamic role, you will serve as the Deputy CFO for FDOT’s Florida Turnpike Enterprise. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Deputy CFO occupies a high‑profile leadership position within Finance and is involved in all aspects of the Enterprise's business, including budget, operations, and customer experience.The primary responsibilities of this position include overseeing all Turnpike System accounting functions, monitoring general ledger activity, preparing and reviewing interim and annual financial statements, and coordinating audits and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The role ensures compliance with GAAP, DOT rules, Florida Statutes, bond resolutions, and quality assurance requirements.Additional responsibilities include managing accounting staff, overseeing invoice processing, procurement card programs, property accounting, and work program encumbrances. The position also conducts financial and economic analyses for Turnpike projects, coordinates with the Division of Bond Finance and bond rating agencies, develops departmental policies and procedures, and supports the acquisition of contractual and professional services to meet Enterprise goals.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and auditing processes.
Knowledge of: Management practices and principles.
Skills in: Word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications.
Ability to: To perform detailed financial analysis
Ability to: Debt issuance and ability to account for a municipal bond program
Ability to: Effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to: Plan, organize, analyze, and present information
Ability to: Exercise proper judgment and possession of decision-making skills
Ability to: Supervise
Ability to: Lead, motivate and coordinate the work of others
Ability to: Develop policies and procedures.
Certified Public Accountant
This position requires a level I background check

Responsibilities

Directs the monitoring of Department general and subsidiary ledger transactions and balances.
Directs the preparation of the Turnpike System's interim and annual financial statements and supporting schedules for use by management and external users such as the Division of Bond Finance and bond rating agencies (e.g., Standard & Poor's).
Acts as the final reviewer for the Turnpike's financial statements and serves as the primary lead in all coordination efforts with the external independent auditors in the completion of the annual financial statement audit.
Oversees the production and review of the Turnpike System's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Interprets and implements accounting pronouncements and standards, establishing financial reporting policies and procedures, and ensures that the Turnpike System's financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Directs and assists staff to ensure that all Turnpike accounting and financial records are prepared in a timely manner and meet all necessary requirements for accuracy, consistency and completeness.
Supervises direct reports.
Oversees the management of the invoice processing staff to ensure all payments are appropriate and in compliance with DOT rules, procedures, and standards of compliance with F.S. Section 215.422, the "Payment Statute".
Guides the establishment of policies regarding quality assurance that supporting documentation is complete and properly approved by the receiver of goods or services.
Provides oversight of the State of Florida Visa procurement card program for all Enterprise employees to include the training of Enterprise personnel statewide.
Establishes policies to ensure compliance with DOT rules and procedures.
Conducts preliminary economic feasibility tests for proposed Turnpike expansion projects in accordance with F.S. Section 338.223 (1)(a) and 338.2275 (2).
Prepares financial analysis of project alternatives.
Performs return on investment and net present value calculation for potential projects, as needed, including both new construction and existing toll facility acquisition scenarios.
Coordinates with the Division of Bond Finance in the development of Official Statements for the issuance of new debt and refunding debt.
Plans and accounts for the use of bond proceeds to fund Work Program capital projects.
Assists in coordination efforts with bond Rating Agencies regarding the Turnpike bond program and bond ratings for outstanding debt as well as new issues.
Ensures that the Turnpike remains in full compliance with all bond resolution requirements including, but not limited to, continuing disclosures, annual Operating and Maintenance certification, annual Renewal & Replacement certification, minimum debt service ratio requirements, and insurance coverage requirements.
Develops all department policies and procedures.
Coordinates with the various areas to establish format and shared location.
Also, responsible for compliance with various Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Bond Compliance, and other governing documents.
Assists in acquisition of Contractual and Professional Services, ensuring that such services are provided in a timely manner to accomplish the goals of the Enterprise and are in compliance with Florida Statutes and Department Policy.
Directs the management of the Program & Operations Accounting and the Property Accounting sections.
Oversees the processing of work program encumbrances and ensures the proper inventorying and Accounting for state property.