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Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Expected Starting Salary Range: $141,239.91 - $187,142.88

Under the guidance of the Deputy County Administrator, the Chief Financial Officer serves as the senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of Manatee County and provides professional financial services that ensure accuracy, accountability, and transparency to the Board of County Commissioners and its departments. Serving in a Department Director capacity at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator, this position performs highly responsible managerial and professional work directing the functions of the Financial Management Department. Responsibilities include the development, preparation, presentation, and monitoring of the County’s operating and capital improvements budgets, providing financial advisory services to County staff and elected officials, and overseeing the Purchasing, Budget, and Fiscal Services Divisions.

Note: This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Working Conditions
Normal office situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Typically sitting at a desk. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 75 lbs. with assistance.

Job Description

Essential Functions
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Coordinates interactions with employees of the Board of County Commissioners, Constitutional Officers, and the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller on all matters related to financial, accounting, budgeting, and purchasing activities. Responsible for ensuring that Manatee County’s accounting, budgeting, procurement, and fiscal policies and procedures are efficient, effective, transparent, and fiscally responsible. Develops and recommends financial management policies to the County Administrator and the Board of County Commissioners and directs coordination of financial interactions with Constitutional Officers as required.

Directs preparation of the County’s annual budget document. Assists departments and offices in preparing, administering, and monitoring their budgets. Reviews and analyzes departmental budget requests and revisions and makes recommendations. Directs the revenue estimating process and forecasts future revenues and expenditures. Schedules all budget preparation activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, rules, and procedures. Directs preparation of budget amendments and revisions for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. Monitors budget reports and prepares reports and special studies as appropriate.

Oversees operations of the Purchasing, Budget, and Fiscal Services Divisions and supervises division managers. Ensures compliance with applicable procurement laws, policies, competitive solicitation requirements, and ethical standards. Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Directs and oversees departmental work plans, procedures, internal controls, goals, objectives, and performance measures.

Assists County personnel in evaluating programs under their authority to reduce and control operating costs or increase effectiveness in a manner consistent with Board policy direction and service level expectations. Evaluates programs, goals, and performance for potential process improvements. Coordinates and participates in management improvement programs. Researches, evaluates, and designs management business practices and reporting systems to improve and measure effectiveness of systems, departmental operations, and service delivery. Conducts analyses and prepares reports as appropriate.

Ensures compliance with existing accounting policies and procedures to maximize efficiency in processing financial transactions. Monitors adherence to new and existing accounting procedures. Coordinates, documents, and implements internal controls to ensure reliability of financial data. Monitors departments and divisions to ensure compliance with State requirements and generally accepted accounting principles. Advises on fiscal debt and reserve policies, strategic financial policy, municipal bonds, and other financing mechanisms issued by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

Prepares financing plans for the Capital Improvement Program. Tracks cash flow, analyzes strengths and weaknesses in the County’s financial position, and oversees all aspects of overall financial performance and sustainability.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.

Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in a financial or budget governmental environment.

Minimum of five (5) years high-level supervisory experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Master's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field is preferred.

One or more of the following certifications are preferred: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), FRM (Financial Risk Manager), Florida Sterling Examiner, Baldridge Examiner, or Kaizen.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the budgetary process and public financial administration.

Knowledge of governmental budgeting, budget preparation, budget analysis, revenue forecasting, capital financing, and cost control practices.

Knowledge of governmental purchasing operations.

Knowledge of Florida Statutes as they relate to County government operations.

Knowledge of Federal, State, and private grants.

Knowledge of health benefits programs and financing, and knowledge of other insurance related benefits programs.

Knowledge of high performance organizational systems, including the Governor’s Sterling Award process, Baldridge, or similar frameworks.

Ability to supervise and lead a large staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Ability to make executive level management decisions with considerable autonomy.

Ability to analyze, prepare, and maintain complex financial records and reports.

Ability to resolve extremely complex financial and administrative problems.

Ability to organize and effectively present oral and written reports, findings, and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, civic groups, and other interested parties.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County Commissioners, County officials, County employees, business partners, other governmental agencies, and the public.

Ability to set a strategic vision and build leadership teams capable of implementing County goals.

Ability to serve as an effective change agent with strong customer service, leadership, and communication skills.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

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