NEOGOV · 22 hours ago
Finance and Accounting Director
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$98K/yr - $157K/yr
10+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Finance and Accounting Director to lead the Finance Division at the Leon County Sheriff's Office. This role involves overseeing all financial functions, preparing the annual budget, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and direct all components of the Finance Division
Ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) financial statements and the Single Audit Act
Coordinate and oversee the annual audit of financial statements or any other audits/reviews performed by internal departments (e.g., accreditation) and outside agencies (e.g., IRS, Department of Labor, federal grantors)
Resolve pre-audit and audit findings and issues
Oversee the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes; approve journal entries, review or prepare reconciliations; and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
Perform special assignments of broad scope requiring independent judgement and initiative
Ensure compliance with all deadlines associated with federally- and state-mandated payroll and financial grant reports
Ensure financial, procurement, inventory, supply, and budgetary systems provide adequate internal controls, and that transactions are properly documented to support audit trails and compliance with GASB and Single Audit requirements
Support and implement agency and division strategic goals
Approve requisitions, tuition reimbursement, training and other purchases within assigned authority thresholds
Plan and recommend new systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve operations
Supervise and evaluate assigned subordinates’ work performance, ensures adequate back-up, conducts open and honest performance counseling, appraisals and evaluated conditions of performance, initiates corrective action and/or disciplinary action, as necessary
Manage agency payroll processing, including ensuring coverage, coordinating W-2s, annual rate changes and/or process group payroll changes in accordance with applicable state/federal requirements, budget stipulations, collective bargaining agreements, etc
Conduct financial analyses to monitor and control spending and support achievement of budgetary objectives
Consolidate and balance all fund accounts and receipts; prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with county and state regulations, budgetary perimeters and agency policy as required
Conduct and approve internal audits as required to determine compliance with laws, rules and regulations, and to ensure the integrity, reliability, accuracy and completeness of applicable agency records
Update training documents and/or provide training regarding as needed to agency members
Communicate and prepare presentations for all levels of management including Command Staff
Oversee preparation of the annual budget, budget projections, budget estimates, analysis for cost proposals, contracts, grants as well as cost analysis related to RFPs and RFQs
Serve as primary Banner ERP administrator responsible for system closing/opening fiscal year, account maintenance, assist with internal controls, liaise with IT, maintain chart of accounts and organizational structure and as well as train in accordance with Florida Uniform Accounting System Manual
Analyze complex financial and accounting transactions
Create reports, respond to surveys, create statistical summaries, and write policies, letters, memos, etc
Demonstrate knowledge of grant policies and procedures and associated grant guidance governing grant funding
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work independently with minimal guidance
Work closely with others as a team
Prepare and present clear, accurate, concise, and objective written and oral reports
Meet requirements and maintain required licensures and certifications as well as agency required in-service training
Adhere to the standards and principles of the agency's core values and professionally represent the agency
Report to work timely, consistently and as scheduled
Perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible finance/accounting work experience, including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience OR Equivalent combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards
Preferred proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation
Benefits
Health insurance with an employer contribution between 77.5% - 87.5%.
Life insurance equal to 1 X annual salary paid 100% by LCSO.
Retirement via the Florida Retirement System with a choice of pension or investment plan.
Paid vacation, sick and personal leaves.
Tuition Assistance Program for advanced degrees.
Education incentive for advanced degrees (only sworn positions).
Other ancillary benefits including but not limited to deferred compensation, dental/vision insurance, cafeteria savings plan, short/long term disability and identity theft protection.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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