Financial Administrator

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33301, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors and coordinates various financial activities for a designated department. Coordinates and prepares the department's operating and capital budgets; interprets trends; maintains and develops accounting control procedures; conducts special studies and projects; administers contracts, grants, and programs; and corresponds with vendors, citizens, contractors, consultants, other departments, private companies and other governmental organizations. This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules. This is a Management Category IV position which includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in public administration, finance or accounting.
Must possess at least three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
If claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency.
All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Responsibilities

May supervise the work of assigned staff; delegate and review assignments; conduct performance evaluations
Participates in the formulation, preparation, and control of a department or a large division budget; compiles revenue and expense projections; completes periodic financial and operating reports
Reviews accounting and auditing reports, capital requisitions, federal applications, contracts, grants, and payroll changes for accuracy and conformance to federal, state, and local requirements
Monitors revenues and expenses; plans for the following fiscal year; reports on financial status
Reviews rates and analyzes billing levels for consistency with costs and conformity to applicable regulations
Analyzes and interprets trends for budgetary and planning purposes
May forecast the impact of department’s capital improvement budgets and recommend short- and long-term financial strategies
Manages and reconciles department procurement card (P-card) program, including card funding allocations and budget oversight
Consults with and advises management regarding policies, procedures, funding requests, expenditure levels, revenues, budget justification and narratives, cost cutting alternatives, and budget problems and procedures
May assist with the development of Commission Agenda Memos (CAM)
May assist in the development of bid specifications for contracts and perform the duties of contract administrator
May assist in the administration and management of grants
Acts as department liaison to Department of Management and Budget
Supervises procurement and process approval
Performs related work as required