Department:

Financial Management

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Do you have a strong ability to understand and analyze financial data, legislation, and/or legal documents? Our Office of Financial Management is in need of a Fiscal Consultant III with an emphasis on analytical abilities. This is professional and advanced work in developing, updating, and analyzing financial/rate models and assisting with the property tax levy process and debt management. If selected, you will work on special projects with other departments and exercise independent judgment and discretion for decision-making.

The pay starts between $61,734.40 - $83,366.00, benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and you can work remotely up to two (2) days per week (after completing the six (6) month probationary period). Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting and stable career!

About the Position

This is professional and advanced work in financial analysis, debt management, revenue forecasting, and special projects with a heavy emphasis on analytical abilities. In this role, you will exercise independent judgment and discretion for decision-making while collaborating with groups and teams to create, analyze, interpret, and report on various fiscal-related projects throughout the county. In addition, you will give presentations on findings to internal and external stakeholders. For more information on job responsibilities, please see below...

Develop and maintain various data models, including but not limited to rate models, budget models, debt models, and revenue/expenditure models. Also, help coordinate rate model analyses by outside consultants.

Work on debt-related tasks for the Office of Financial Management (bonds, bank loans, commercial paper, conduit financings, etc.)

Collaborate with financial advisors, bond counsel, Clerk’s office, and rating agencies. 

For debt funds prepare budget entries and budget amendments.

Prepare Board packages for debt-related items and present debt items and updates to the Board of County Commissioners.  

Serve as the primary lead on revenue forecasting of major revenues with knowledge of various statistical methods of forecasting/modeling.

Research various topics, provide cost/benefit analyses, develop recommendations/proposals, and write memos to administration &/or BCC.

Support other routine analytical-based projects and tasks such as fiscal neutrality reviews, reviews of Community Development District (CDD) applications, economic analysis, monthly revenue reports, etc. 

Collaborate with the Florida Department of Revenue, Elected Official offices, the Office of the County Attorney, and/or other government agencies.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hour per week.

Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

After meeting the 6-month probationary period this position allows employees to work remotely 1-2 days per week.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field -AND- Six (6) years, or more, of progressively responsible professional experience.

-OR- Related professional experience or certifications may substitute for the required education.

-OR- CPA license may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or a related field. 

Prior government experience.

Florida CPA license.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $61,734.40 - $83,366.00

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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