Finance director Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Salary : $103,056.09 - $154,585.26 Annually

Location : Treasure Island

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2023-00134

Department : Finance

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

General Description

Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director is responsible for the City's professional and administrative work in directing the activities of the Finance Department including budget, and financial and accounting activities. Work requires considerable independent judgment following established guidelines, codes, rules and policies, and monitoring of a variety of complex projects and programs that support the goals and objectives of the City.

Essential Job Functions

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to function at a highly proactive level and perform each essential duty independently and accurately. The duties listed are a representation of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

• Direct the financial administration of the City
• Supervise the collection of all monies, including tax collections and collection of license fees and revenues
• Supervise the disbursement of City funds
• Maintain general accounting system for the City government and units thereof
• Compile fiscal estimates and fiscal reports
• Act as custodian of all funds belonging to or under the control of the City or City government units
• Direct cash management
• Direct and performs investment activities and bond management programs
• Prepare budgets and establishing controls for budget administration
• Confer with City Manager and department heads regarding fiscal and accounting policies, procedures and problems
• Coordinate annual financial audit.
• Prepare annual budget.
• Train, supervise and evaluate subordinates.
• Establish departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare agenda items and present to various boards and the City Commission
• Develop and implement public private partnerships
• Perform related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Part-time employees are eligible to enroll in a 401(a) retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

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Do you have a valid Florida drivers license?

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, public or business administration or a related field?

Do you have at least seven (7)+ years' experience directly related to municipal government or similar public sector?

Are you claiming Veteran's Preference under Florida Law? Yes No (If yes, please contact Human Resources)

Have you ever served with any branch of the US military? If yes, please provide the branch, years of service and your rank.

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