DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - 55012085

Date: May 15, 2024

Location:

ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835

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Requisition No: 829278

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - 55012085

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55012085

Salary: $120,439.03 - $155,862.28

Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

806 / Tolls Financial Services

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Erin Katzman

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Erin.Katzman@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $5,480.77

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:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances

• State of Florida retirement package

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• 10 paid holidays a year

• Career advancement opportunities

• Tuition waiver for public college courses

• Training opportunities

• Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!

  For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

  THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

  POSITION DESCRIPTION: Directs the monitoring of Department general and subsidiary ledger transactions and balances. Directs the preparation of the Turnpike System's interim and annual financial statements and supporting schedules for use by management and external users such as the Division of Bond Finance and bond rating agencies (e.g., Standard & Poor's). Acts as the final reviewer for the Turnpike's financial statements and serves as the primary lead in all coordination efforts with the external independent auditors in the completion of the annual financial statement audit. Oversees the production and review of the Turnpike System's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Interprets and implements accounting pronouncements and standards, establishing financial reporting policies and procedures, and ensures that the Turnpike System's financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Directs and assists staff to ensure that all Turnpike accounting and financial records are prepared in a timely manner and meet all necessary requirements for accuracy, consistency and completeness. Supervises direct reports.

  Oversees the management of the invoice processing staff to ensure all payments are appropriate and in compliance with DOT rules, procedures, and standards of compliance with F.S. Section 215.422, the "Payment Statute". Guides the establishment of policies regarding quality assurance that supporting documentation is complete and properly approved by the receiver of goods or services. Provides oversight of the State of Florida Visa procurement card program for all Enterprise employees to include the training of Enterprise personnel statewide. Establishes policies to ensure compliance with DOT rules and procedures.

  Conducts preliminary economic feasibility tests for proposed Turnpike expansion projects in accordance with F.S. Section 338.223 (1)(a) and 338.2275 (2). Prepares financial analysis of project alternatives. Performs return on investment and net present value calculation for potential projects, as needed, including both new construction and existing toll facility acquisition scenarios.

  Coordinates with the Division of Bond Finance in the development of Official Statements for the issuance of new debt and refunding debt. Plans and accounts for the use of bond proceeds to fund Work Program capital projects. Assists in coordination efforts with bond Rating Agencies regarding the Turnpike bond program and bond ratings for outstanding debt as well as new issues. Ensures that the Turnpike remains in full compliance with all bond resolution requirements including, but not limited to, continuing disclosures, annual Operating and Maintenance certification, annual Renewal & Replacement certification, minimum debt service ratio requirements, and insurance coverage requirements.

  Develops all department policies and procedures. Coordinates with the various areas to establish format and shared location. Also, responsible for compliance with various Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Bond Compliance, and other governing documents.

  Assists in acquisition of Contractual and Professional Services, ensuring that such services are provided in a timely manner to accomplish the goals of the Enterprise and are in compliance with Florida Statutes and Department Policy.

  Directs the management of the Program & Operations Accounting and the Property Accounting sections. Oversees the processing of work program encumbrances and ensures the proper inventorying and Accounting for state property.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and auditing processes; Knowledge of management practices and principles; Skilled in word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications. Ability to perform detail financial analysis; knowledge of debt issuance and ability to account for a municipal bond program; Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; Ability to plan, organize, analyze, and present information; Ability to exercise proper judgment and possession of decision-making skills; Ability to supervise; Ability to lead, motivate and coordinate the work of others. Ability to develop policies and procedures.

  REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Certified Public Accountant

  OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a level I background check

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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