Financial Compliance Manager

City of Vero Beach•Vero Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, leads Citywide financial compliance, internal control, regulatory reporting, and financial governance initiatives. Develops and monitors policies, procedures, and compliance processes; coordinates grant, debt, audit, and reporting readiness; advises departments; and recommends improvements that strengthen accountability and reduce financial risk. The Manager serves as a central resource for financial compliance matters and may act on behalf of the Finance Director when assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of governmental finance, internal controls, grant and debt compliance, audit readiness, purchasing and contract compliance, regulatory reporting, policy development, records management, and financial systems
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and modern ERP environments.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field
Five years of progressively responsible experience in government finance, financial compliance, internal controls, grants, regulatory reporting, audit support, municipal accounting, or related work.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Local government experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers the City's financial compliance program and maintains a calendar of financial, grant, debt, and regulatory deadlines.
Coordinates required financial and regulatory filings and follows up with responsible departments to support timely completion.
Develops, documents, and monitors Citywide financial policies, procedures, internal controls, standardized forms, and guidance materials.
Reviews departmental financial processes, coordinates internal control and fraud-risk assessments, and recommends practical improvements.
Tracks corrective actions arising from audits, regulatory reviews, self-assessments, or identified control deficiencies and reports unresolved matters to the Finance Director.
Provides technical guidance and training to departments regarding financial compliance, documentation, internal controls, and accountability.
Coordinates Citywide grant compliance, including applicable Uniform Guidance requirements, subrecipient monitoring, SEFA preparation, grant closeout, and records retention.
Monitors grant agreements, funding restrictions, reporting requirements, and supporting financial documentation in coordination with administering departments.
Monitors debt covenants, loans, continuing disclosure requirements, restricted funds, and related compliance documentation.
Coordinates documentation and schedules required for annual audits, financial reporting, regulatory examinations, and other external reviews.
Reviews purchasing and contract activity for compliance with financial policies, procurement thresholds, available funding, grant restrictions, and debt requirements.
Coordinates with Purchasing, Legal, and other departments regarding contract documentation, approvals, payment requirements, and financial compliance follow-up.
Coordinates financial documentation for emergencies and disaster recovery, including expenditure tracking and reimbursement support.
Supports ERP controls, workflow documentation, business process improvements, data validation, and future financial system enhancements.
Develops compliance tracking tools and status reports, represents Finance in assigned matters, and performs related duties and special projects.