Director of Finance

Direct hire opportunity available for an experienced Director of Finance in Miami, FL, supporting a mission-driven government and public sector financial services environment. This executive-level role is responsible for leading financial operations, budgeting, accounting, procurement, grant and contract management, internal controls, and financial reporting across multiple funding sources. The Director of Finance will play a highly visible leadership role, partnering with internal divisions, outside agencies, auditors, and funding authorities to ensure fiscal accountability, compliance, and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who values public service, structured financial governance, collaborative leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact through sound stewardship of public funds. This role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team, work closely with senior leadership, and contribute to a stable, professional environment that values accuracy, accountability, teamwork, and service to the community.

• Oversee division financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, procurement, accounts payable, cash flow, internal controls, grants, contracts, and trust fund management.
• Prepare annual legislative and county budget requests, monitor appropriations and budget authority, and develop budget amendments as needed.
• Direct implementation and ongoing operation of financial, accounting, travel, and procurement systems required by state, county, federal, and grantor guidelines.
• Manage year-end closing processes, financial statement preparation, audit responses, and ongoing budget and cash flow analysis.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure staffing and salary rate compliance with approved legislative funding.
• Lead, supervise, motivate, and support a finance team of 12 while ensuring priorities, deadlines, and service expectations are met.

• Lead financial services operations across accounting, budgeting, procurement, accounts payable, cash flow, internal controls, grants, and contracts.
• Prepare legislative and county budget requests, monitor spending against appropriations, and manage budget amendments.
• Direct financial reporting, year-end close, audit response, trust fund oversight, and grant-related funding coordination.
• Supervise and develop finance staff while managing priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional support.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, or a related field and at least 4 years of professional accounting, finance, or related experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Master’s degree with at least 3 years of professional accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity, may also qualify.
• CPA certification with at least 3 years of professional accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity, may also qualify.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial planning principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of nonprofit or governmental fund accounting.
• Knowledge of grant and contract management.
• Experience with budgeting, appropriations, financial analysis, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and outside agencies.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable…