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Director of Finance
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What they do
A Fiscal Director or Budget Director manages the budget and finance department of government agencies or cities. They manage the operations of the budget and finance department; including leading analysts and staff. They review and make recommendations on budget requests and options in terms of policy, programs and objectives for the agency or city while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and statutes. They are responsible for the accumulation of data to support the development of financial analysis and budgeting, including the preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual financial performance measures.
$195,446 / year median in Florida
+14% projected growth
Job Description
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. Responsibilities
- 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. Qualifications and Skills
- 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 rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, organize, and prioritize the workload of assigned staff. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in government, public sector, nonprofit, or publicly funded financial environments.
- Experience preparing legislative, state, county, or federal budget requests.
- Experience managing grants, contracts, trust funds, fee-based funds, and multi-source funding structures.
- Experience responding to audits and managing financial statement preparation and year-end close processes.