Financial Services Director

The Financial Services Director (FSD) serves under the administrative direction of the Village Manager. The FSD is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing the budgeting, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting functions of the Village. The position also serves as a financial advisor to the Village Manager, Mayor, and Village Council regarding financial planning, forecasting, and comprehensive financial management.

The FSD provides administrative direction and coordination for the accounting, treasury/collection, and assessing functions, as well as oversight and responsibility for cash and treasury management, Human Resources, payroll, risk management, and purchasing. The position is also responsible for administering the Village's external third-party information technology (IT) support agreements, including ASSI, and overseeing the Village's accounting information systems, including Tyler ERP Pro and its related modules.

The FSD interprets and administers federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies relevant to municipal finance and performs all duties prescribed by the municipal finance laws of the State of Florida and the Village, along with such other duties as may be assigned by the Village Manager. The FSD advises the Village Manager on matters necessary to achieve effective and efficient financial management and other financial and administrative policies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting and financial management, including senior-level experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or in a comparable position.
• Experience as an Assistant Finance Director, Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or in another higher-level municipal financial management position is preferred and may be included as part of the required experience.
• Demonstrated experience directly managing projects, personnel, and financial operations.
• Public-sector executive financial management experience is highly desirable.