FINANCE & ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR III-SES, Pending Reclass to Financial Administrator-SES - 64003977

Requisition No: 859780 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FINANCE & ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR III-SES, Pending Reclass to Financial Administrator-SES - 64003977

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64003977 

Salary:  $3,000.00 - $4,100.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/11/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

Class Title: Finance and Accounting Director III-SES                            *This position will be reclassified to the title of Financial Administrator-SES*

Position Number:64003977

Base Salary: $3,000.00 - $4,100.00 Biweekly

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive

Orlando, FL 32809

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

**NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. **

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is highly responsible position reporting the Director of the Orange County Health Department.  The position is responsible for the agency’s financial standing as well as direction and supervisor of administrative services (Finance (AR/AP), Purchasing, Budget, Contracts and Facility Management.  The incumbent serves as the County Health Department’s Chief Financial Officer and is required to exercise independent judgement in maintaining internal controls and ensuring the financial sustainability of the county health department.

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

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. 

Budget

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.  Create, monitor and update the CHD spending plan and maintain revenues and expenditures within approved limits.  Ensure the provision of training and support to the program manages regarding budget development, monitoring and reports on an ongoing basis.  Ensure all state and federal OCAs are balanced within the required timeframes.  The incumbent will serve as a level 4 Budget Manager to include the preparation and monitoring of annual budget for assigned program area.  This will require reviewing and monitoring of OCA Budgets and EAR completion in an accurate and timely manner by the incumbent and all employees under their direct supervision.  The incumbent is required to review assigned budgets and OCA balances monthly and a minimum meet with the CHD Business Office quarterly to make any necessary budget adjustments.

Finance and Accounting

Oversee the operations of agency financial/accounting functions, including all agency trust fund accounts; accounts payable and receivable; travel; feel collections; third party billing, in accordance with appropriate regulatory procedures.  Oversee accounts payable including the preparation of the Medicaid cost-based report and ensure that DOH A/R standards are met.  Oversee Accounts payable and ensure that all standards regarding P-Card compliance and prompt payment are met.

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.

Internal Controls

Ensure all internal controls are in place and complete annual internal control questionnaire., Work with Medical (Physician and Nursing) Directors to ensure all pharmacy inventory control systems are in place and conduct oversight as per plan.

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.  Ensure compliance with all State of Florida and Department of Health statutes, rules, regulations, policies and requirements pertaining to procurement.  Ensure compliance with requirements regarding the use of P-cards.  Ensure the monitoring, approval and processing of vendor invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors meet the mandatory requirements.

Responsible for the management of oversight of the Facility Management Unit that includes direct supervision of the Public Health Services Manager -SES and indirect management facility maintenance staff.

Participate in local, state and federal meetings and conferences pertinent to county health department administration and with internal program activities and special projects.

Other related duties. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: 

Knowledge of SAMAS, MFMP, Word and Excel. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Ability to prepare financial statements and reports. Ability to design and implement accounting systems. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Knowledge of SAMAS

Ability to prepare financial statements and reports

Ability to prepare financial statements and reports. Ability to design and implement accounting systems. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Ability to prepare financial statements and reports. Ability to design and implement accounting systems. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

5 years of verifiable experience as a CFO, Business Manager or Financial Administrator.

5 years of verifiable experience managing a budget of $35 million or more.

5 years of experience managing multi million-dollar contracts.

6 years or more of verifiable supervisory experience .

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance Accounting from an accredited institution.

Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Experience working with state of Florida accounting systems.

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:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

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 www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. 

Please be advised:

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.