FISCAL OFFICER-DVA - 50000013

State of Florida • FL

83d • $87,306

About The Position

This is professional financial work conducting both technical and fiscal analyses to ensure the provision of accurate, timely budget development, budget monitoring and fiscal and resource analysis to all Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA) budget entities. The incumbent provides administrative direction and support services through the operation of a centralized accounting and budget office. This Office maintains detailed accounting records and budget documents for the Department. Serves as manager for projects, provides leadership and oversight for financial and budget management components and ensures compliance with state and federal laws governing the preparation of fiscal and budget reports. Responsible for major government financial activities including assessing, planning, analyzing, evaluating, and implementing complex budget, fiscal, accounting and asset resources analysis covering a broad range of business lines, activities, and processes in a highly automated financial accounting systems environment. Responsibilities include supervising and providing professional and technical assistance and support in a wide range of financial, administrative and analytical activities, including fiscal impacts, financial reporting, systems analysis, strategic planning, and resource and debt management. Supervision of fiscal duties include but at not limited to the timely and accurate completion of Accounting/Financial Fiscal Year End reporting as required by the Department of Financial Services and directing the day-to-day operations of the Revenue, Accounts Payable, Property and Financial Management units. Budget duties include but are not limited to monitoring Budget versus Actual reports, coordinating budget adjustments and supplements with various budget entities, coordinating department budget data and service program information for the development of the annual Operating and Capital Budget and the Executive Budget. Work is performed within established policies; however, assignments are performed with independence requiring the exercise of sound judgment and initiative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in accounting and financial management.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Strong accounting/finance background.
• Experience in developing accounting and financial reports, annual budgets, and administration.
• Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Significant knowledge of federal, state, and county laws related to public sector budgeting and accounting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in English language, verbal and written.
• Proven track record as a communicator and advisor.
• Availability to perform emergency duties before, during and/or beyond normal hours.

Nice To Haves

• Managerial Fiscal/Budget experience with the State of Florida government or county/city.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and fiscal analyses for budget development and monitoring.
• Provide administrative direction and support services through a centralized accounting and budget office.
• Maintain detailed accounting records and budget documents for the Department.
• Manage projects and provide leadership for financial and budget management components.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing fiscal and budget reports.
• Supervise and provide professional and technical assistance in financial, administrative, and analytical activities.
• Oversee timely and accurate completion of Accounting/Financial Fiscal Year End reporting.
• Direct day-to-day operations of Revenue, Accounts Payable, Property, and Financial Management units.
• Monitor Budget versus Actual reports and coordinate budget adjustments.
• Develop annual Operating and Capital Budget and Executive Budget.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.
• Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees