JOB SUMMARY

Under executive direction, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Clerk of the Court & Comptroller in the strategic oversight and administration of the County’s financial operations. This high-level role is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards.

The DCFO oversees the daily operations of the Financial Services Division, providing leadership and operational guidance to professional and managerial staff across multiple financial disciplines, including accounting, payroll, budgeting, investments, and financial reporting. This position serves as a key advisor to the CFO and Clerk & Comptroller and represents financial leadership in both internal and external settings.

Salary Range: $141,918.40 - $180,627.20

CORE COMPETENCIES

Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service
Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve
Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations
Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Expertise in governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, and public finance.
Proficiency in financial systems, reporting software, and data analytics.
In-depth understanding of regulatory standards, GAAP, GASB, and relevant statutes.
Ability to manage complex financial operations and multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Leadership skills to effectively mentor staff, build teams, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
High degree of discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
Strategic mindset with the ability to align financial management with organizational goals.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

Assist the CFO in overseeing all functions of the Financial Services Division, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, debt management, and financial reporting.
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal financial policies, procedures, and controls.
Provide financial review and analysis of County Commission actions and assist in preparing recommendations for the Clerk & Comptroller.
Represent the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office on committees, task forces, and in meetings with County officials, departments, and external agencies.
Oversee revenue management, investment strategies, and ensure compliance with investment policies.
Manage all aspects of Hillsborough County’s Investment Portfolio, including oversight of investment strategies, risk assessment, compliance with applicable laws and policies, and performance monitoring to ensure safety, liquidity, and yield objectives are met.
Support strategic planning efforts by providing financial insight and participating in long-term planning initiatives.
Direct and supervise department staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions.
Serve as a liaison between Financial Services and other divisions, departments, and government entities.
Provide backup authorization for financial transactions and system administration, including fund transfers and security access.
Prepare, review, and sign official correspondence and documentation as assigned by the CFO.
Monitor the financial impact of operational decisions, providing forecasts and strategic analysis to leadership.
Oversee departmental budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
Ensure proper asset management and inventory control for the division.
Stay informed of developments and best practices in public finance and apply innovations to improve operations.
Perform other duties as assigned, including those handled by subordinate financial or clerical staff as necessary.

Performs other duties as needed, including those performed by subordinate fiscal, financial, and/or clerical staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Governmental Accounting, or related field supplemented by ten (10) years of recent and relevant senior-level experience that provides expertise in budget and governmental finance practices, governmental auditing practices, automated financial systems, and public finance management as well as performing personnel management duties (i.e. supervising, training, hiring, disciplinary action, counseling, performance evaluations, recommending transfer, promotion, demotion and separation). Must have directly supervised a team of 15 or more employees.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects; may also require manual dexterity, mental acuity, speaking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changes that include goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and position.

JOB CLASS

Unclassified - At will Employees who serve at the pleasure of the Clerk and do not have appeal rights should they be demoted, suspended, or terminated.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

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