Financial Manager I

Financial Manager IThis Financial Manager I position is in the Bureau of Finance and Accounting, under the Division of Administrative Services. Responsible for assisting in the management, administrative direction, and coordination of staff and activities of an operational unit or program within a budget, financial, and/or accounting services area. Provides guidance and direction to staff involved in fiscal and accounting services and programs, which may include grants compliance, budget analysis, account reconciliation, purchasing, payroll, collections and financial reporting. Participates in strategic planning, staffing decisions, and other key areas. Assumes delegated authority/responsibility to recommend and implement policies within area of responsibility. Analyze and recommend new or updates to business systems for efficient and effective operating Assists in developing and maintaining partnerships throughout the Agency in order to attain departmental goals and objectives. Conducts research as appropriate for projects or initiatives within the assigned section.

May be assigned budgetary responsibilities.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strategic ManagementEffective CommunicationPolicy DevelopmentWorking RelationshipsProcess EvaluationInformation CompilationPrioritize and Multi-taskSupervisory RequirementLaws, Rules & RegulationsAgency PolicyComputer Application KnowledgeFiscal/Accounting TechnologyAccounting PrinciplesProject PlanningManagement PracticesBudgeting PracticesData CollectionAccounting SystemsMinimum Qualifications: At least eight years of verifiable related experience in accounting or governmental accounting. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees. Position of Special Trust Requirements: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.Pay: This position is hiring at $75,000.00 per year.Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.

We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.Where You Will Work: This position is in Tallahassee, Florida. Tallahassee, Florida's Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida's Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 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 (For more information, please click ); Tuition waivers; Total Compensation Estimator Tool And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit Notes: DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.

Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses: An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at . DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399