FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST SUPV-SES - 42005690

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • $71,441 - $75,013 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the financial compliance activities of the Program Integrity Section of the Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness. As the Supervisor for Program Integrity, the position’s incumbent will ensure compliance with federal cost principles and financial management standards to promote accountability and integrity in division programs, activities and functions.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and nine (9) years of professional or nonprofessional accounting experience; or
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of professional accounting experience with the State of Florida, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Any combination of accounting experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education including two (2) courses in accounting can substitute on a basis for the required bachelor's degree; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and five (5) years of professional accounting experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) Certificate and four (4) years of professional accounting experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be willing to obtain additional training or education relative to job duties.
• Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of accounting or auditing principles and procedures.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to prepare reports and schedules.
• Ability to conduct audits of financial records.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize validity, authenticity and propriety of accounting and operating records.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to conduct investigations and financial examinations.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• Moderate travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervision to the Program Integrity Section.
• Establishes section goals and objectives that support the division’s mission and performance measures.
• Ensures all staff functions and procedures are documented, performance expectations are up to date with appropriate measures, and staff are sufficiently onboarded and trained.
• Communicates with, motivates, provides or coordinates training, and directs the work of his/her subordinates.
• Completes timely performance appraisals, develops accurate work plans, and approve attendance and leave for each of his/her direct reports.
• The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.
• Supervises and assists in the fiscal evaluation and risk assessment of applicant sponsors and recipient agencies to determine financial viability to participate in the division’s Child Nutrition and Supplemental Food programs.
• Supervises and examines financial records to determine compliance with federal regulations.
• Oversees technical, analytical reviews and evaluations of audits of program sponsors and recipient agencies conducted by contract CPA firms and state auditors, and the issuance of any resulting management decisions.
• Makes recommendations of internal control procedure improvements to applicants, sponsors and recipient agencies.
• Supervises and assists with financial examinations of program sponsors and recipient agencies to detect or deter misuse of program resources and fraud or program abuse.
• Oversees liaison between examiners/analysts and program sponsors or recipient agencies regarding examinations.
• Supervises detailed aspects of examination work and reviews and evaluates findings while assuming responsibility for correctness.
• Confers with Bureau Chief regarding preliminary findings of examinations.
• Directs and assists examiners/analysts with developing reports of financial examinations and ensures that reports and related workpapers are submitted timely to the administrative review team at the conclusion of the examination.
• Compiles evidence to be used in appeals or administrative hearings and testifies when required.
• Tracks complaints or allegations of fraud or program abuse and referrals for financial examination to determine if program violations have been committed.
• Delivers annual training sessions for applicants and sponsors, as well as presentations during New Employee Orientation.
• Provides on-site technical assistance to sponsors upon request.
• Stays abreast of changes and interpretation in the Child Nutrition and Supplemental Food program regulations.
• Reviews regulatory policy directives and formulates procedures for implementation of such policies that relate to program integrity.
• Provides guidance to staff, sponsors, recipient agencies and all stakeholders regarding the financial compliance policies and procedures and resolves related issues and concerns.
• Responsible for reports, travel and voucher approvals, correspondence and other administrative duties associated with this position and special tasks.
• Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.
• Assists with the emergency management functions of the division during periods of disaster.
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager