Health and Human Services – Fiscal Manager Position Available In Polk, Florida

Health and Human Services

• Fiscal Manager
  Bartow, FL, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION

• FISCAL

MANAGER SALARY RANGE PG

22, $70,803.20

• $77,883.

52 Annually, Exempt

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE 1290

Golfview Avenue, Bartow 33830-Human Services Building, First Floor Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

This is a responsible administrative and professional position in the field of governmental finance, budgeting, and accounting. Participates in the formulation of division policies and procedures. Exercises independent judgment in the application of the principles of financial management to the operations of the division; planning, designing, implementing and monitoring accounting controls and procedures; and in the preparation of financial statements, projections and reports. Takes responsibility for carrying forward the work of the division. Responsible for all budgeting and accounting activities relating to the division, requiring thorough knowledge of governmental and fund accounting principles. Work requires proficiency with, and the ability to learn and efficiently utilize sophisticated computer application software, including development of customized spreadsheet and reporting applications. Supervision of assigned fiscal personnel. Work is reviewed by the Health and Human Services Division Director for effectiveness and conformance with overall objectives and is subject to verification by periodic audits by the County’s internal and external auditors.

ILLUSTRATIVE

 DUTIES Responsible for managing the division’s budget preparation by compiling various division information. Reviews budget requests for accuracy, completeness and consistency in accordance with established policies, goals, and objectives. Reviews and advises the various Program Managers on matters pertaining to budget submissions. Assists with analyzing and recommending program funding levels during annual budget process. Prepares narrative and budget summaries for inclusion in the division’s budget document. Develops, monitors, and analyzes a system of goals, objectives, and activity measures for all cost centers including preparing periodic evaluative and statistical reports. Advises the Division Director, Program Managers and Division Supervisors of fiscal matters; (i.e., contracting issues, consultant contracts, purchasing/requisitioning procedures, estimates, costs, and payments, etc.). Oversees and reviews all Division account receipts and expenditures. Recommends and prepares necessary request of budget transfers (inter-fund and intra-fund), as well as, review, evaluate, and recommend budget amendments. Oversees and assists with the preparation of payment authorizations, relative correspondence and reports for various authorized signature. Responsible for setting up, modifying, and/or revising program reporting formats on computerized software systems for budgeting and financial tracking systems. Oversees and assists with gathering information and performs special investigations related to various projects/programs presenting information in a reporting, statistical and/or fiscal format for evaluation/analysis purposes. Recommends, develops, and prepares forms, policies, and control systems for fiscal and purchasing procedures in accordance with county fiscal guidelines. Interprets fiscal and general record keeping guidelines, rules, and procedures for the Health and Human Services Division staff. Provides information regarding budget, to management division staff and the public as requested. Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating and providing daily direction of job duties and performance of fiscal staff. Collaborates with Program Managers to coordinate the work of fiscal staff. Attends budget hearings, workshops, and various staff meetings. Manages the division’s fiscal record systems. Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of accounting, purchasing, auditing, inventory, and expenditure control systems, procedures, and regulations. Knowledge of micro-computer hardware and software utilized within the division’s operations. Knowledge of methods and practices used with grant/program contracting and subcontracting unit accounting. Ability to become familiar and apply the principles and practices used within governmental grant fund accounting. Ability to prepare complex financial reports and statements. Ability to use good judgment and make independent decisions. Ability to plan, train, assign, and supervise the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, officials, and the public. Skillful writing, reporting, communicating, and record keeping activities. Knowledge, skills, and ability to manage working with multiple funding sources. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or related field and have a minimum of five (5) years accounting, governmental administrative accounting or related business administrative experience which included budget preparation, analysis, and forecasting experience. Experience must include two (2) years of supervisory management experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment. A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT This position shall be required to report for work as directed when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

JOB INFO

Job Identification
2229
Job Category
11-3030 Financial Managers
Posting Date
05/13/2025, 10:03 AM
Apply Before
05/27/2025, 09:59 PM
Degree Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations 1290 Golfview Avenue, Bartow, FL, 33830, US