Director of Financial Operations-980

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

9d•$114,795 - $144,560•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Deputy CFO, this position supports the strategic vision for the County Finance within the Office of Clerk of Court and Comptroller. The Director of Financial Operations is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, budgeting, and controlling assigned resources to achieve organizational objectives. As a senior leader, this role oversees critical financial activities while driving operational efficiency and compliance across general ledger, accounts payable, intake/distribution, receivables, and budget monitoring. The position assists in coordinating the annual County audit and regulatory financial reporting, provides technical and accounting expertise, and leads initiatives to maintain the County’s financial health through strong internal controls, fiscal policy development, and workflow optimization.

Requirements

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required from an accredited university.
Five years of relevant accounting experience in a management role.
In-depth knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, and procedures.
Understanding of accounting and reporting requirements and the complete accounting cycle.
Knowledge of management methods, techniques, and practices.
Advanced skills in developing spreadsheets, graphs, and reports.
Strong analytical skills for auditing and interpreting financial data.
Proficiency of computerized accounting systems.
Ability to lead, schedule, monitor, and evaluate staff performance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
Familiarity of budgetary procedures and controls.

Nice To Haves

Any other professional designations such as Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, and optimizing efficiency within the finance team.
Provides leadership support to the County Finance groups over payables, intake/distribution, receivables, payment management, budget monitoring.
Establishes and maintains systems to prevent fraud, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working with auditors.
Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of department managers as well as serves as project lead on major project initiatives.
Promotes operational excellence, develops and trains employees by setting performance goals and fostering technical skill development.
Performs administrative activities such as approving expenditure requests within budget, and approving employee time in Kronos.
Prepares department annual operating, monitors departmental budget activity to ensure proper use and allocation of funds, ensures proper use and custody of Clerk’s assets.
Assists with the annual financial reporting and external audit.
Prepares information for auditors as well as requests for information from outside parties.
Design and update departmental procedures for efficient and effective operations.
Manages relationships with banks, payment processors, and key stakeholders.
Plans, develops and implements key technological initiatives (including both new and existing technology) in consultation with executive management, department managers, information technology staff, external agencies, and vendors.
Assures compliance with procurement policies and procedures in the acquisition of goods and services.
Oversees the monitoring of workflow, data accuracy, and overall quality of work, assuring processes and procedures are accomplished according to established guidelines and preparation and maintenance of statistical reports.
Review current and revised laws, ensure compliance, and recommend new procedures and methods for implementation.
Responds to inquiries from the public, other departments/agencies, and stakeholders in a timely manner.
Assures compliance with public record laws.
Executes goals expressed by the office of Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller as well as special projects or information requested by them.
Implements or complies with new Governmental Accounting Standards, Florida Statutes, Rules of the Auditor General, Uniform Accounting Manual issued by the Florida CFO, Uniform Guidance issued by the US Office of Management and Budget, BOCC Policies, Administrative Directives, etc.
Attend seminars and trainings to keep current with technological advances and to obtain knowledge and insight into current trends, legal duties, and requirements relevant to the functional area assigned.
Performs other duties as needed, including those performed by subordinate fiscal, financial, and/or clerical staff.