DEPUTY CHIEF OF ACCOUNTING - 76000253
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Location: Tallahassee, FL 32303
Description:
Requisition No: 846506
Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle
Working Title: DEPUTY CHIEF OF ACCOUNTING - 76000253
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 76000253
Salary: $90,000.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 02/17/2025
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Division of Administrative Services
Bureau of Accounting
Select Exempt Services (SES) Opportunity
*Open Competitive Advertisement*
To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.
Contact Person: Stephanie Cabrera, (850) 617-3153, Stephaniecabrera@flhsmv.gov
The Organization
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.
Our Benefits Include
To learn more about FLHSMV and why it's a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Chief of Accounting this position is authorized to assist the Bureau Chief in managing accounting and financial activities and is authorized to act for the Chief as directed. The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Chief in the Bureau of Accounting and be responsible for supervising support staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Job duties and responsibilities will include assisting in the overall leadership and management of the Bureau of Accounting. The incumbent will work with internal staff to ensure all mandate reporting requirements within the Bureau of Accounting and for external entities are performed timely and accurately.
This position will be responsible for reviewing and updating policies and procedures, developing training programs, and overseeing these programs for employees on new processes and accounting systems, as needed. The incumbent will be an agency representative for the State's project developing the new statewide accounting system (Florida PALM). The incumbent will also assist in implementation of bureau wide initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
General Information
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.
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Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle
Working Title: DEPUTY CHIEF OF ACCOUNTING - 76000253
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 76000253
Salary: $90,000.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 02/17/2025
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Division of Administrative Services
Bureau of Accounting
Select Exempt Services (SES) Opportunity
*Open Competitive Advertisement*
To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.
Contact Person: Stephanie Cabrera, (850) 617-3153, Stephaniecabrera@flhsmv.gov
The Organization
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.
Our Benefits Include
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual and Sick Leave Package
- Nine Paid Holidays
- State Health and Life Insurance
- Educational Benefits
- Contributory Retirement Plan
To learn more about FLHSMV and why it's a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Chief of Accounting this position is authorized to assist the Bureau Chief in managing accounting and financial activities and is authorized to act for the Chief as directed. The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Chief in the Bureau of Accounting and be responsible for supervising support staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Job duties and responsibilities will include assisting in the overall leadership and management of the Bureau of Accounting. The incumbent will work with internal staff to ensure all mandate reporting requirements within the Bureau of Accounting and for external entities are performed timely and accurately.
This position will be responsible for reviewing and updating policies and procedures, developing training programs, and overseeing these programs for employees on new processes and accounting systems, as needed. The incumbent will be an agency representative for the State's project developing the new statewide accounting system (Florida PALM). The incumbent will also assist in implementation of bureau wide initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the State of Florida laws, rules, and accounting policies and procedures.
- Skill in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use sound judgment to identify and solve complex problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and supervise others.
- Ability to perform process improvements and understand the needs of the business as a whole and its strategic direction.
- Critical thinking and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and work effectively in stressful situations.
- Possess excellent active listening and adaptive communication skills to include the ability to convey information so that it is clearly understandable.
- Portray a positive, respectful, and professional image to all regardless of situation or communication method.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
- At least four (4) years of supervisory experience.
- At least seven (7) years of experience in the professional accounting field.
- Experience implementing new processes and/or systems.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting.
General Information
- The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
- Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
- FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.
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.
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