Accounting Manager (Aviation

Accounting Manager

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Accounting Manager in the Aviation Finance Division.

This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Benefits
• High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
  Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
  Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

The Broward County Aviation Department, which manages the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport (a general aviation facility), seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee Capital Projects who manages the budget, accounting/reporting and financial activities for the Aviation Department's Capital projects and capital assets. They will also be responsible for the analytical function of the Aviation Department to support optimal business decision making.

This job includes budget compilation responsibility, financial and business analysis, long-term strategic planning, and the preparation of expense and cash forecasts. This job requires a strategic thinker who performs to a high degree of accuracy and is very organized and self-motivated. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and advanced knowledge and understanding of financial accounting, internal controls and financial management, with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, are essential.

Experience of airport finance, accounting and rate setting practices is highly desirable.

Supervises the activities of professional and clerical staff in the management of the accounting and financial reporting sections in the Finance Division.

Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, finance, or related degree; or a Bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for CPA Examination.
• Requires four (4) years experience in governmental accounting, auditing or closely related experience; including 4 years supervising subordinates and working collaboratively with a team and customers on solution-focused outcomes.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• None.

Preferences

• Master's Degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Accredited Airport Executive Certification (AAE) or Airport Certified Employee (ACE)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Budgeting and Forecasting Experience
• Capital Asset Management Experience
• Airport Improvement Program Grant Experience
• Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Experience
• 1+ Years People Soft Financials Experience

Additional Information

• All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle.
• The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.
• Ability to obtain / maintain…