Fiscal Consultant I

Sarasota County Government

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Fiscal Consultant I to join our Office of Financial Management (OFM) team. This role supports financial functions tied to Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. The Fiscal Consultant I will help manage purchase-related requests, process changes, reconcile invoices for payment, and support accounting and financial activities while ensuring compliance with County policies and funding requirements. This position will also collaborate with departments across the organization to provide fiscal guidance, support budgets, and help keep projects moving forward.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field and 2+ years of progressively responsible professional experience.
Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for 1 year of the required experience.
6+ years of related professional experience or certifications may substitute for the required education.
Note: 30 college credits are considered equivalent to 1 year of college.

Nice To Haves

Proficient with a variety of software applications and strong time-management skills.
Able to address common and time-sensitive issues and effectively communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with the development, maintenance, data updates, and retention of new and/or existing financial models, records, and information for the functional areas supported by the Office of Financial Management (OFM).
Review and administer the proper funding allocation per pay application on projects with multiple funding sources.
Prepare and present financial and statistical records, reports, and reconciliations to Owner Representatives, Project Managers, Program Managers, and other internal and external customers.
Perform contract administration and fiscal review of CIP project-related contracts, change orders, Interim Field Change Agreements (IFCAs), and other various associated correspondence.
Responsible for the maintenance and reporting of the Owner Direct Purchasing Program (ODPP) contracts and associated quotes, demonstrating fiscal stewardship in the resultant tax savings to the County.
Assist with fiscal oversight of various developer agreements to ensure fiscal and contractual compliance.
Coordinate operating policies and procedures as they pertain to the year-end closing of CIP projects.
Facilitate waivers, sole sources, Term Contract Authorization Form (TCAFs), and asset management documentation for internal customers.
Act as liaison between OFM and other departments, frequently advising, providing guidance, and troubleshooting issues, offering win-win solutions.
Partner with Procurement and Clerk Finance, ensuring countywide adherence to policies and procedures.
Partner with departments and the OFM Grants team on compliance with various State, Federal, and other agency grants or LAP agreements.
Serve as back-up for Budget Support team members during times of absence or unavailability.