City of Fort Lauderdale
SENIOR FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
City of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
The City of Fort Lauderdale community builders possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Leads, monitors, and coordinates various financial activities for a designated department. Coordinates and prepares the department's operating and capital budgets.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
Under general direction, the incumbent exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in the performance of work activities. Work is reviewed by periodic conferences, audits, and by the degree of achievement of established goals, objectives, and work plans. The incumbent supervises professional personnel responsible for budget preparation, contract procurement, grant administration, and data control; assigns and evaluates the work performance of employees.
Responsibilities include preparing and overseeing the department's operating budget; overseeing the contract and procurement process; tracking and monitoring Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and approving funding requests; working with the Assistant Director and Division Manager, project managers, and financial staff to establish and adhere to CIP guidelines and budgetary restrictions; forecasting and reviewing revenue and expense projections and advising management for budgetary planning; compiling and reviewing monthly financial and operating reports for accuracy and maintenance of budget requirements; and advising management of budgetary deviation and possible cost-cutting alternatives.
This position is also responsible for maintaining records; tracking the department's performance and preparing reports; composing and signing correspondence to City Commission, citizens and other government agencies, contractors, vendors and City personnel; and requires the ability to identify problems and propose effective solutions.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in finance or accounting and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Progressively responsible experience in professional accounting or other phase of fiscal management, including development and administration of a municipal budget and preparation of financial reports. Experience must have included at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.A Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration is preferred.Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
This job classification is in Management Category IV for benefit purposes.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Fort Lauderdale provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Leads, monitors, and coordinates various financial activities for a designated department. Coordinates and prepares the department's operating and capital budgets.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
Under general direction, the incumbent exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in the performance of work activities. Work is reviewed by periodic conferences, audits, and by the degree of achievement of established goals, objectives, and work plans. The incumbent supervises professional personnel responsible for budget preparation, contract procurement, grant administration, and data control; assigns and evaluates the work performance of employees.
Responsibilities include preparing and overseeing the department's operating budget; overseeing the contract and procurement process; tracking and monitoring Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and approving funding requests; working with the Assistant Director and Division Manager, project managers, and financial staff to establish and adhere to CIP guidelines and budgetary restrictions; forecasting and reviewing revenue and expense projections and advising management for budgetary planning; compiling and reviewing monthly financial and operating reports for accuracy and maintenance of budget requirements; and advising management of budgetary deviation and possible cost-cutting alternatives.
This position is also responsible for maintaining records; tracking the department's performance and preparing reports; composing and signing correspondence to City Commission, citizens and other government agencies, contractors, vendors and City personnel; and requires the ability to identify problems and propose effective solutions.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in finance or accounting and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Progressively responsible experience in professional accounting or other phase of fiscal management, including development and administration of a municipal budget and preparation of financial reports. Experience must have included at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.A Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration is preferred.Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
This job classification is in Management Category IV for benefit purposes.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Fort Lauderdale provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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