Financial Services Manager; Finance Systems and Operations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. A qualified teammate or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Veterans' Preference and Priority will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295.065 and Chapter 295.07 of the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 55-A7 with respect to Veterans' Preference in appointment, retention, and promotion.

Effective July 1, 2021, certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, teammates may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written in this job description.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director or Assistant Director of Financial Services in managing activities and personnel of a functional division within the Financial Services Department; to perform various, high-level accounting and auditing functions of the Financial Services Department, and assist in the preparation of the annual audits and financial statements.

Responsible professional accountancy, financial and managerial work in developing, organizing and directing the fiscal activities for the Office of Clerk & Comptroller. The position is directly responsible to the Director or Assistant Director of Financial Services and is expected to function in his/her absence.

• Act as primary support to the Financial Services Department in the administration of the organization's policies and procedures. Assist in directing and coordinating operational activities of the Financial Services Department using accounting principles and practices. Assist in establishing and maintaining financial objectives and policies.

• Plan, direct, and supervise work of teammates of the Department in all functions and activities of an assigned division. Act under the authority and responsibility delegated by the Clerk & Comptroller or designee. Supervise and assist subordinate staff in work performance; assist subordinates in day-to-day problems and personnel counseling.

• Design and update procedures. Establish timetables to meet department objectives in accordance with Florida Statutes, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), contractual requirements, policies and other regulations. Compile fiscal estimates and prepare fiscal reports as may be required. Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and submission of required reports including management, Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, State, and Federal reports.

• Assist in preparation of budgets and financial forecasts/projections; assist in the preparation of the annual budget; review budget requests; compile statistical data; calculate revenue projections and gather information for operational requirements; maintain data to justify budgetary enhancements; and perform needs assessments for requests for new equipment, supplies, and personnel.

• Maintain communication between Pasco County agencies and the Clerk & Comptroller's Office, obtaining relevant fiscal information for timely processing of payments, bond decisions and budget amendments. Attend seminars and training sessions to keep abreast of current trends and practices in field of expertise; review current and revised laws to ensure compliance; and recommend new procedures and methods for implementation.

• Assist in the…