FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST SUPV-SES - 42005690

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

State Group Insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through the Food Nutrition and Wellness program, seeks a Financial Examiner/Analyst Supervisor to lead financial compliance and program integrity efforts in Tallahassee.

The role directs examinations, staff performance, and coordination with CPA firms and state auditors to ensure federal cost principles compliance and sound financial management.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in accounting with supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Requires knowledge of accounting or auditing principles and procedures.
• Strong ability to supervise and manage staff and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the financial compliance activities of the Program Integrity Section.
• Lead staff, establish goals, document procedures and provide performance evaluations.
• Oversee financial examinations, audits and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop internal control improvements and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing principles

Supervise people

Data analysis

Communication

Evaluation of data

Investigations & examinations

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

CPA certification

Job description

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FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST SUPV-SES - 42005690

Date: Oct 13, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:885532

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST SUPV-SES - 42005690

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and nine (9) years of professional or nonprofessional accounting experience; or

A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of professional accounting experience with the State of Florida, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

Any combination of accounting experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education including two (2) courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and five (5) years of professional accounting experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) Certificate and four (4) years of professional accounting experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position .

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to obtain additional training or education relative to job duties.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

General: This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the financial compliance activities of the Program Integrity Section of the Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness. As the Supervisor for Program Integrity, the position’s incumbent will ensure compliance with federal cost principles and financial management standards to promote accountability and integrity in division programs, activities and functions.

Provides leadership and supervision to the Program Integrity Section. Establishes section goals and objectives that support the division’s mission and performance measures. Ensures all staff functions and procedures are documented, performance expectations are up to date with appropriate measures, and staff are sufficiently onboarded and trained. Communicates with, motivates, provides or coordinates training, and directs the work of his/her subordinates. Completes timely performance appraisals, develops accurate work plans, and approve attendance and leave for each of his/her direct reports. The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.

Supervises and assists in the fiscal evaluation and risk assessment of applicant sponsors and recipient agencies to determine financial viability to participate in the division’s Child Nutrition and Supplemental Food programs. Supervises and examines financial records to determine compliance with federal regulations. Oversees technical, analytical reviews and evaluations of audits of program sponsors and recipient agencies conducted by contract CPA firms and state auditors, and the issuance of any resulting management decisions. Makes recommendations of internal control procedure improvements to applicants, sponsors and recipient agencies.

Supervises and assists with financial examinations of program sponsors and recipient agencies to detect or deter misuse of program resources and fraud or program abuse. Oversees liaison between examiners/analysts and program sponsors or recipient agencies regarding examinations. Supervises detailed aspects of examination work and reviews and evaluates findings while assuming responsibility for correctness. Confers with Bureau Chief regarding preliminary findings of examinations. Directs and assists examiners/analysts with developing reports of financial examinations and ensures that reports and related workpapers are submitted timely to the administrative review team at the conclusion of the examination. Compiles evidence to be used in appeals or administrative hearings and testifies when required. Tracks complaints or allegations of fraud or program abuse and referrals for financial examination to determine if program violations have been committed.

Delivers annual training sessions for applicants and sponsors, as well as presentations during New Employee Orientation. Additionally, provides on-site technical assistance to sponsors upon request.

Stays abreast of changes and interpretation in the Child Nutrition and Supplemental Food program regulations. Reviews regulatory policy directives and formulates procedures for implementation of such policies that relate to program integrity. Provides guidance to staff, sponsors, recipient agencies and all stakeholders regarding the financial compliance policies and procedures and resolves related issues and concerns.

Responsible for reports, travel and voucher approvals, correspondence and other administrative duties associated with this position and special tasks. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.

Assists with the emergency management functions of the division during periods of disaster. Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of accounting or auditing principles and procedures.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to prepare reports and schedules.
• Ability to conduct audits of financial records.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize validity, authenticity and propriety of accounting and operating records.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to conduct investigations and financial examinations.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.