Accounting Manager; Financial Reporting

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Accounting Manager position with our Accounting Division.

2026 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 $2,000 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

This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.

Broward County is seeking an Accounting Manager with significant governmental accounting experience. The selected candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of financial and managerial accounting concepts and principles, and possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. The candidate must have effective time management skills to ensure efficient use of time is expended to properly complete assignments and meet goals.

The candidate must also have the ability to independently prepare routine reports, presentations and correspondence with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities will include the following: review and/or preparation of accounting entries (transactions and journals); assist with the closing of the County's fiscal year end and prepare year end schedules for the annual audit and implementation of GASB pronouncements; review fiscal reports prepared by various County agencies to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information; review and analyze budget expenditure and revenue reports for accuracy and completeness.

In addition, assist in developing and implementing County's accounting policies and procedures, as well as, new GASB pronouncements.

Broward County is the 17th largest county in the nation and the second largest in the state. Broward County government serves nearly 1.9 million southeast Florida residents and receives national recognition for various e-governmental initiatives. The Accounting Division provides accounting services and information for the Froward County Commission, other governmental agencies, residents and financial institutions.

Assists in the preparation of GFOA Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report, works with an independent consultant to prepare and issue the annual County-wide cost allocation plan in accordance with Federal Uniform Guidance and County policies, prepares other special purpose financial reports, manages assigned staff to ensure compliance with accounting and reporting standards, department deadlines, and goals.

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.

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 four (4) years supervising subordinates and working collaboratively with a…