The Deputy Fiscal Director supports the Fiscal Director. The position includes administrative and professional accounting work, assisting in the operation and supervision of all fiscal and accounting functions in the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. Some in-state travel may be required. The work schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is exempt from the Fair Labors Standards Act (FLSA). This position offers a Limited Flexible Work Schedule and Teleworking Option.
The Job Responsibilities are:
- Managing all accounting sections to include budgeting, general ledgers, accounts payable, contract records, procurement, property records.
- Maintaining specialized accounting records to properly account for funds provided, expended and projection of year-end balance.
- Preparing and reviewing budget request for State and County fiscal years. Responsible for budgeting, expenditure tracking and analysis for management.
- Maintaining payment of invoices, contract reporting, purchasing commodities and services.
- Assisting in the preparation and review of vendor contracts, grant agreements and other contractually binding documents.
- Performing other related duties as assigned
The Minimum Requirements are:
- Possession of a CPA certificate and three (3) years of professional accounting experience; one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or
- A master’s degree and three (3) years of professional accounting experience; one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course work in finance/accounting and four (4) years of professional accounting experience; one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity,
The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are:
- Knowledge of non-profit/governmental fund accounting
- Knowledge of legislative appropriation process, state budget laws and policies, budget principles, budget categories and funds, FLAIR and other auxiliary reporting systems
- Ability to interpret and implement CFO, FLAIR LAS/PBS reports or memorandums
Specific Skills and Characteristics:
The Successful Candidate must be able to:
- Effectively supervise, motivate, organize and prioritize the workload of assigned Fiscal Staff
- Communicate with, train, motivate, direct, organize and prioritize the workload of assigned staff in a positive and productive manner
- Ability to effectively work with staff of all levels and with internal and external agencies in a positive and productive manner
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to above job duties
- Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public
- Possess and demonstrate expertise of accounting and financial planning principles, practices and procedures
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to prepare analysis of reports that offer recommendations to effect budget or operation needs
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to analyze records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries
- Possess and demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills and be very detailed oriented
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to meet stringent deadlines that are not negotiable
- Possess and demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Possess and demonstrate exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to multi-task while working under pressure
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and effectively deal with all levels of staff and outside agencies
- Possess and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including advanced Excel skills
Yearly Salary Range: $75,000.00 – $140,551.44 (Salary to commensurate with experience)
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to: SAOJobs@MiamiSAO.com ., with the Subject: DEPUTY FISCAL DIRECTOR.
Applications can be downloaded from our website at: www.miamisao.com .
The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
Insurance benefits, vacation package and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position
Internal and External Candidates will be considered
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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