Accounting Supervisor (0233)

SW FL Water Management District; Brooksville (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)

Generous vacation and sick leave

Medical and dental insurance (District

Vision insurance

Deferred Compensation Program

Long-term disability (District Paid)

Flexible schedule for work-lifeBalance

Job summary

Southwest Florida Water Management District seeks an Accounting Supervisor to lead a team of accounting professionals, directing daily operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining internal controls. The role collaborates with the Accounting Manager and supports ACFR, month-end close, and governance processes.

Hybrid on-site/off-site work is available with Florida residency required. Strong knowledge of GASB, pension/OPEB reporting, and self-funded medical plan accounting is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Six years of related work experience with two years of supervisory experience.
• Masters degree and CPA/CGFO preferred for advancement.
• Experience with GASB reporting requirements and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational leadership to a team of accountants and support staff.
• Review and approve transactions, reconciliations, and financial reports for accuracy.
• Coordinate cashiering operations and support a hybrid on-site/remote work model.
• Contribute to ACFR, month-end and year-end closes and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GASB, Auditor General Rules, and district policies.
• Support treasury activities, cross-system data reconciliation, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

GASB knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Master's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Job description

2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34604, USA

Description

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Finance Bureau

Support the District’s Finance Bureau by managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-oriented environment. As part of the Finance Bureau team, the Accounting Supervisor provides operational leadership and technical guidance to a team of accounting professionals responsible for critical financial reporting, compliance, and accounting functions. This role oversees daily workflow, conducts technical reviews, monitors deadlines, coordinates hybrid staff operations, and ensures continued support for cashiering activities.

The Accounting Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the District’s financial records by contributing to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), month-end and year-end close processes, internal controls, and compliance with governmental accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Accounting Manager, this position provides technical expertise in complex accounting areas, including capital assets and Construction in Progress (CIP), government-wide financial reporting, self-funded medical plan accounting, GASB lease and SBITA requirements, pension and OPEB reporting, treasury reconciliations, and financial data validation across multiple systems.

The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Thestartingsalary range for the supervisor positionreflects theminimum to 51.9% of the compensation. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

Provide daily operational leadership, direction, and support to a team of accounting professionals, including Accountants and a Business Process Technician, to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient completion of assigned work.

Assign, prioritize, and monitor workload to balance team resources, meet operational objectives, and ensure compliance with established deadlines and service-level expectations.

Review and approve accounting transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, and other work products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with governmental accounting standards and District policies.

Coordinate and maintain daily cashiering operations, ensuring adequate on-site coverage and continuity of service while supporting a hybrid work environment.

Support employee development by providing training, mentoring, coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback to promote professional growth and operational excellence.

Contribute to the preparation of the District’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including supporting schedules, disclosures, reconciliations, and audit requests.

Lead and participate in month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard District assets and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, Auditor General Rules, and financial policies.

Provide technical accounting support for government-wide financial reporting, conversion schedules, capital asset accounting, and Construction in Progress (CIP) activity.

Prepare, review, and analyze accounting transactions related to Fund 098 (Self-Funded Medical Plan), ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting requirements.

Support implementation and ongoing compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, including lease accounting (GASB 87), Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (GASB 96), pension reporting (GASB 68), and Other Post-Employment Benefits (GASB 75).

Perform and review treasury-related accounting activities, including reconciliations and financial analysis to ensure the integrity of cash management records.

Validate and reconcile financial data across multiple systems, identifying discrepancies, researching issues, and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Collaborate with internal departments, external auditors, consultants, and system administrators to support financial reporting, audit activities, and process improvement initiatives.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and enhance the accuracy and reliability of financial information.

Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned in support of Finance Bureau operations.

Working Conditions

Employee works in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. May spend time out in the field in remote areas. Possible travel to other offices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Accounting Supervisor

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in accounting, finance or related field
• Six (6) years related work experience (equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Masters degree (or higher) in accounting, finance or related field
• Eight (8) years related work experience (equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Credentials for Accounting Supervisor

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)

Governmental accounting experience in a public sector environment

• Experience with GASB reporting requirements, including pensions, OPEB, leases, and SBITAs.

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

The primary work location for this position is out of the Brooksville, FL office. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.

Travel Required

Yes.Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until November 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

#WorkForOurWater

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone [phone] or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email [e-mail] .If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA .

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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