The Town of Southwest Ranches is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Financial Administrator to direct all aspects of financial management, budget, and support services including payroll, purchasing, financial reporting, cash management, debt administration, and accounts payable. Additional duties include supervision, either directly or indirectly of personnel involved in the above activities, and managing the Town’s assets. The incumbent plans, supervises and evaluates the overall policies and programs of the department, incorporating the functions of accounting, payroll and financial analysis reporting in order to ensure the efficient and effective provision of department services to support the goals and objectives of the Town Council and Town Administrator.
Strong knowledge of effective business administration practices, financial and management reporting, and procurement with local government financial experience preferred. He/she must be a superior communicator, with a mastery of detail, and a rational approach to financial management. The desired candidate will have specific knowledge and experience with Florida State regulations impacting public finance, local government budgets, and financial reporting requirements.
The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting with an MBA or MPA preferred; CPA desirable. Eight to ten years’ experience in financial management with at least four years at the Director, and/or Assistant/Deputy Director in a similar organization is required. The Town Financial Administrator is appointed by the Town Council, but works conjointly with the Town Administrator on a day to day basis. Salary DOQ.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume and salary history to: Cheryl Williams, Town of Southwest Ranches, 13400 Griffin Road, FL 33330. Closing date of March 30, 2012. For more information contact Cheryl Williams at (954) 434-0008.