Finance Director - Public Sector

Comcentric, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consulting firm in Tampa seeks a Finance Director responsible for strategic and operational financial management. This senior role involves budgeting, accounting, grants management, and more. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in finance, particularly in the public sector, with strong skills in financial software, analytical problem-solving, and team leadership. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience in government or public sector.
• 8 years of government fund accounting and grant management experience.
• 5 years of management level experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial strategy advice based on financial environment changes.
• Plan and oversee implementation of long and short-range strategies.
• Evaluate financing mechanisms to achieve financial goals.
• Establish internal control safeguards.
• Oversee financial activities and practices.

Skills

Finance experience

Government fund accounting

Grant management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Financial software systems

Job description

Summary

The Finance Director is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the financial functions of a public sector division. This role includes oversight of budgeting, accounting, financial planning, grants management, procurement, and auditing to ensure fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. The Finance Director serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and advises senior management and the board on financial matters.

What you’ll do

• Provide timely financial strategy advice based on changes in the financial environment in sufficient time to implement effective tactics and strategies to ensure sound fiscal management.
• Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of long, and short-range strategies and programs in support of the systems goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
• Evaluate financing mechanisms to ensure the financial needs/goals of the organization are achieved.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
• Primary responsibility for all financial activities and be tasked with building the core financial practices to meet the needs of operations.
• Maintain the strong financial infrastructure required to support significant growth.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal, state and local funders, grants and contracts.
• Clearly and articulately convey financial performance, budgets, and other key financial information through reports and presentations to the CEO, executive team, Board, and other key stakeholders as necessary.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of finance experience within a government or public sector is required.
• 8 years of government fund accounting and grant management.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience at a management level supervising multiple areas of staff.
• Deep expertise in Public Sector Accounting
• Proficiency in financial software systems and tools
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders.

If you are interested and available, please forward your resume to [e-mail]

Regards,
Lisa Beresford
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