CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER-COUNTY HEALTH DEPT FINANCIAL ...

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER-COUNTY HEALTH DEPT FINANCIAL ADMIN-HLTH - 64027097 Date: Feb 10, 2025 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER-COUNTY HEALTH DEPT FINANCIAL ADMIN-HLTH - 64027097 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - CHD BROWARD COUNTY BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Broward County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a highly responsible position reporting to the Director of the Broward County Health Department. The position is responsible for the agency's financial standing as well as direction and supervision of administrative services (finance and accounting, purchasing, budget, facilities, general services and vital statistics). The incumbent serves as the Department's Chief Financial Officer (annual budget in excess of $50 million) and is required to exercise independent judgment in maintaining internal controls and ensuring the financial sustainability of the county health department. Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training. ADMINISTRATION: Formulate and maintain up to date policies, protocols and procedures to assure compliance with all relevant standards, statutes and administrative code and train staff regarding these. Comply with and monitor compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements of section 215.422, Florida statutes and chapter 3a-24 of the Florida administrative code. PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE: Oversee the performance excellence activities for the financial and administrative services programs. BUDGET: Supervise the Budget Director. Oversee the development of the annual budget request and approved operating budget. Ensure the integrity of the agency's trust funds; maintain fund balances in accordance with statutory requirements, direct corrective actions and effect budget amendments to the approved operating budget. FINANCE ACCOUNTING: Oversee the operations of agency financial/accounting functions, including all agency trust fund accounts; accounts payable and receivable; travel; fee collections; third party billing; grants and contract billings; Environmental Health cashiering, in accordance with appropriate regulatory procedures. Core Contract: Oversee the development of the agency's annual state/county contract. Monitor and provide variance reports required by the contract; and assess and recommend amendments to the contract as required. GENERAL SERVICES/FACILITIES: Supervise the General Services Manager and Facilities Manager. Ensure that fleet, warehouse, custodial, courier and facility maintenance functions are carried out in a timely, effective and efficient manner to support the delivery of public health services. PURCHASING: Oversee the agency's purchasing functions and ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory policies relative to same, including approving purchase orders and contracts in accordance with funding levels approved by the annual operating budget. Internal Controls: Supervise the internal Control Accountant. Ensure all internal controls are in place and complete annual internal control questionnaire. Takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies where weaknesses in internal control are identified. OTHER: Participate in local, state and federal meetings and conferences pertinent to county health department administration and with internal program activities and special projects. Serves as the Finance/Administrative Section Chief in the Broward CHD incident command structure during times of disaster or emergencies. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Advanced accounting principles, practices and procedures, financial planning principles, principles and practice of supervision and management, principles of budget preparation and administration. Skills in: Decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, Computer software use - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Public speaking and presentations. Abilities to: Collect, evaluate, and analyze data relating to financial program functions, Organize data into a logical format; Compose correspondence; Solve problems and make decisions; Work independently; Understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to budget, finance and accounting functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Experience as a chief financial officer (CFO), Business Manager or Financial Administrator. Experience managing a budget of $46 million or more. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Experience working with state of Florida accounting systems. A Minimum of Five (5) years of experience as a chief financial officer (CFO), Business Manager or Financial Administrator. A Minimum Of five (5) years of experience managing a budget of $46 million or more. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence. Where You Will Work: BROWARD COUNTY The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions. Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-15