Finance Manager - Technology Solutions

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Finance Manager - Technology Solutions

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2024-06108

Department

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Opening Date

08/06/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Technology Solutions Department is actively seeking a Assistant Information Technology Officer-Finance Manager.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This position reports to the Director of Technology Solutions and is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations within the technology department of the City of Jacksonville. This role includes budgeting, projections, procurement, asset management, invoicing, billing, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Experience with GASB 96 and a CPA designation are preferred.

Examples of Work

• Develops, manages, and oversees the Technology Solutions Department's budget.

• Prepares financial projections and forecasts to support strategic planning.

• Ensures accurate and timely invoicing, billing, and monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliation processes.

• Oversees procurement processes for IT equipment, software, and services.

• Manages asset records, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of IT assets.

• Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and policies.

• Ensures financial operations comply with GASB 96 and other relevant standards.

• Prepares financial reports and present findings to CIO and Senior Leadership Team.

• Coordinates with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits.

• Achieves timely and accurate financial and budget reporting.

• Maintains budgetary control and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensures effective procurement and asset management processes.

• Enhances financial processes and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Leads and mentors a team of financial professionals.

• Collaborates with IT, Budget Office and other departments to ensure alignment with financial goals.

• Provides training and guidance on financial management practices.

• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.

• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Understanding of procurement processes and asset management.

• Proficiency in financial software and tools.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proven leadership and team management experience.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing financial controls.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree.

• CPA designation.

• Experience with government financial management, particularly in technology departments.

• Knowledge of GASB 96 and other relevant financial standards.

• Prior experience working in a government agency or public sector.

• Experience with lean initiatives and transformational projects is a plus (greenbelt preferred).

• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery financial management is desired.

Success Factors:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring collaborating.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

  03

  This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

  04

  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university?

• Yes, I have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Yes, I have a Master's Degree or higher.

• No

  05

  If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

  06

  Do you have an understanding of procurement processes and asset management?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  08

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  09

  Do you possess proficiency in financial software and tools?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  11

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  12

  Do you have excellent organizational, and communication skills?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  14

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  15

  Do you possess proven leadership and team management experience?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  17

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  18

  Do you have demonstrated experience in implementing and managing financial controls?

• Yes

• No

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  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  20

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

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  The following is a list of preferred skills. Please check all that apply.

• CPA designation.

• Experience with government financial management, particularly in technology departments.

• Knowledge of GASB 96 and other relevant financial standards.

• Prior experience working in government agency or public sector.

• Experience with lean initiatives and transformational projects is a plus (greenbelt preferred).

• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery financial management is desired.

  22

  If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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  College Transcripts, cover letter and resume are required. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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