Department:

Financial Management

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Do numbers, organization, and problem-solving energize you? Sarasota County Government is seeking a Fiscal Consultant I to join our Office of Financial Management (OFM) team. We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and brings a strong work ethic to support important financial functions tied to Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects that make a difference in our community.

In this role, you’ll help manage purchase-related requests, process changes, reconcile invoices for payment, and support accounting and financial activities while ensuring compliance with County policies and funding requirements. You’ll also collaborate with departments across the organization to provide fiscal guidance, support budgets, and help keep projects moving forward. If you enjoy working with numbers and being part of a collaborative, high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.

About the Position

If selected, you will...

• Provide assistance with the development, maintenance, data updates, and retention of new and/or existing financial models, records, and information for the functional areas supported by the Office of Financial Management (OFM).

• Review and administer the proper funding allocation per pay application on projects with multiple funding sources.

• Prepare and present financial and statistical records, reports, and reconciliations to Owner Representatives, Project Managers, Program Managers, and other internal and external customers.

• Perform contract administration and fiscal review of CIP project-related contracts, change orders, Interim Field Change Agreements (IFCAs), and other various associated correspondence.

• Responsible for the maintenance and reporting of the Owner Direct Purchasing Program (ODPP) contracts and associated quotes, demonstrating fiscal stewardship in the resultant tax savings to the County.

• Assist with fiscal oversight of various developer agreements to ensure fiscal and contractual compliance.

• Coordinate operating policies and procedures as they pertain to the year-end closing of CIP projects.

• Facilitate waivers, sole sources, Term Contract Authorization Form (TCAFs), and asset management documentation for internal customers.

In addition, you will act as liaison between OFM and other departments, frequently advising, providing guidance, and troubleshooting issues, offering win-win solutions:

• Partner with Procurement and Clerk Finance, ensuring countywide adherence to policies and procedures.

• Partner with departments and the OFM Grants team on compliance with various State, Federal, and other agency grants or LAP agreements.

• Serve as back-up for Budget Support team members during times of absence or unavailability.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

E-Work/Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to 2 days per week! After your first six months, and based on job performance and departmental needs, you’ll be eligible to take advantage of this great benefit.

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 2+ years of progressively responsible professional experience.

• OR: Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for 1 year of the required experience.

• OR: 6+ years of related professional experience or certifications may substitute for the required education.

Note: 30 college credits are considered equivalent to 1 year of college.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Proficient with a variety of software applications and strong time-management skills.

• Able to address common and time-sensitive issues and effectively communicate with customers.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $58,947.20

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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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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