Financial Administrator - Public Works

City-of-Fort-Lauderdale,-Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a financial professional to monitor and coordinate the department's budgets and financial activities. The role involves preparing operating and capital budgets, interpreting trends, and maintaining control procedures while interfacing with vendors, citizens, and other departments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, or Accounting and 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• Three to five years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field; coursework may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare the department's operating and capital budgets.
• Interpret budget trends and develop forecasting for planning periods.
• Review contracts, grants, and payroll changes for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor revenues and expenses; report on financial status and prepare periodic reports.
• Advise management on funding requests, expenditures, and cost-cutting options.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance or Accounting

Job description

Monitors and coordinates various financial activities for a designated department. Coordinates and prepares the department's operating and capital budgets; interprets trends; maintains and develops accounting control procedures; conducts special studies and projects; administers contracts, grants, and programs; and corresponds with vendors, citizens, contractors, consultants, other departments, private companies and other governmental organizations.

Essential 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.

• May supervise the work of assigned staff; delegate and review assignments; conduct performance evaluations
• Participates in the formulation, preparation, and control of a department or a large division budget; compiles revenue and expense projections; completes periodic financial and operating reports
• Reviews accounting and auditing reports, capital requisitions, federal applications, contracts, grants, and payroll changes for accuracy and conformance to federal, state, and local requirements
• Monitors revenues and expenses; plans for the following fiscal year; reports on financial status
• Reviews rates and analyzes billing levels for consistency with costs and conformity to applicable regulations
• Analyzes and interprets trends for budgetary and planning purposes
• May forecast the impact of department’s capital improvement budgets and recommend short- and long-term financial strategies
• Manages and reconciles department procurement card (P-card) program
• Consults with and advises management regarding policies, procedures, funding requests, expenditure levels, revenues, budget justification and narratives, cost cutting alternatives, and budget problems and procedures
• May assist with the development of Commission Agenda Memos (CAM)
• May assist in the development of bid specifications for contracts and perform the duties of contract administrator
• Acts as department liaison to Department of Management and Budget
• Supervises procurement and process approval
• Performs related work as required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance or Accounting
2. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.