Local Job Openings

FLORIDA KEYS MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
Job Description
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
DATE OF REVISION
01/26/2024
FLSA Status
Salary Exempt
Hourly Rate
BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION
Marathon
Pay Range
$85,000 – $ 155,000

Physical Location(s):
Florida Keys Mosquito Control Facility – Marathon or Big Coppitt
Basic Scope/Purpose:
The Director of Finance is responsible for the monitoring the financial health of the District, oversee financial activities, managing budgets, audits, and financial reporting. Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance with fiscal policies and contribute to strategic financial planning. This is an experience management position that will oversee the Fiscal Assistant and Financial Analyst/Purchasing agent.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The Director of Finance reports to the Executive Director.
Budget: Approximately $20 million dollars
Working Conditions:
The Director of Finance will be mostly exposed to inside environmental conditions, with some exposure to outside and shop conditions. The physical nature of this position is such that the person filling it will be expected to perform sedentary work with moderate to heavy work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects).
Essential Functions (Without Accommodations):
1.Reviews, modifies, and oversees all operating procedures for finance, purchasing, and inventory control.
2.Prepares financial statements, budgetary reports, year-end audit schedules, expenditure account analysis,monthly journal entries, District property & tangible property reports, as well as other state and federalfinancial reports.
3.Pre audit fiscal documents for completeness, accuracy and procedural correctness.
4.Works closely with external partners for annual auditing to include scheduling, information request, andreporting.
5.Compiles data for budget preparation, auditing and actuarial reporting.
6.Coordinates the preparation of financial and operational budgets.
7.Coordinate with Chief Technology Officer to maintain readiness and security of financial software andupdates.
8.Reviews, recommends and maintains investment of surplus cash, and cash management in accordance with FKMCD investment policy.
9.Reviews capital assets annually, maintains depreciation records and coordinates with supervisor in determining obsolesces and the scheduling the retirement of capital assets.
10.Review, maintain, and update all financial procedure manuals for accurate and current information.
11.Develops strategies and recommends short and long-range plans for the attainment of District financialrequirements.
12.Writes and disseminates payroll administrative guidelines.
13.Interacts and coordinates other public and private external partners to enhance the FKMCD financialpolicies and procedures as related.
14.Required to attend all District board meetings, and interact with elected board of commissioners.
15.Directs and plans the works of subordinates.
Since our organization is going to change to meet the needs of public health, environmental conservation, and the District, you can expect, anticipate, and assume that your job description will change to meet these challenges.
Knowledge Of:
1.Accounting principles, practices, and procedures (Governmental accounting experience preferred)
2.Data collection methods and processing
3.Financial planning principles
4.Supervision and management principles and practices
5.Budget preparation and administration principles
6.Financial technology, software and security
7.Personnel administration principles and practices
8.Financial risk management principles
9.Financial statement and report preparation
10.Accounting system design and implementation
Abilities & Skills to:
1.Manage, plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate an accounting program.
2.Supervise staff of two.
3.Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
4.Effectively communicate oral and written
5.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
6.Make decisions and present solutions to problems
7.Formulate financial policies and procedures
8.Prepare and administer budgets
9.Prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records
10.Analyze and interpret data
11.Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
12.Work independently
Education, Training, & Experience:
13.Bachelors in accounting, Finance or related field required.
14.Master’s in accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
Governmental Accounting and GASB Experience Preferred