SES Financial & Budget Manager

$89,898 - $115,128/Yr

Pinellas County Government

Full-time - Manager

Utilities

About the position

The SES Financial & Budget Manager position is a critical role within the Pinellas County Safety & Emergency Services Department, responsible for overseeing the financial and budgetary operations of the department. This position entails the development, management, and monitoring of a complex multi-fund budget that encompasses various divisions, including Financial Services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Administration, Support Services, and Regional 911. The budget also includes the Emergency Medical Services Authority, a Special District established under Florida law to implement countywide emergency medical services. In this role, the manager will ensure fiscal oversight of general funds and several special revenue funds, while also developing internal controls to comply with grant and special revenue fund regulations. The position requires managing activities performed by professional financial and technical staff, which includes contract management, procurement processes, and accounts payable for all department expenditures. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for the development of Capital Improvement Projects funded through various sources, including the Penny for Pinellas. The SES Financial & Budget Manager will also prepare financial forecasts for the EMS Fund and dependent Fire Districts, maintain long-term Capital Projects, and act as the lead for internal or external audits. This role requires advising county agencies on legal and budgetary policy requirements and ensuring compliance with statutory provisions for timely budget preparation and execution. The manager will demonstrate leadership skills, manage and evaluate financial staff, and provide high-quality financial services to meet the operational needs of the department. Overall, this position plays a vital role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the Safety & Emergency Services Department, contributing to the effective delivery of emergency services in Pinellas County.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor a large complex multi-fund budget for the Safety & Emergency Services Department.
• Ensure fiscal oversight of general funds and several special revenue funds.
• Develop internal controls to ensure compliance with grant and special revenue fund regulations.
• Manage activities performed by professional financial and technical staff, including contract management and procurement processes.
• Develop Capital Improvement Projects funded with the Penny for Pinellas and other sources.
• Prepare financial forecasts for the EMS Fund and dependent Fire Districts.
• Maintain long-term Capital Projects, such as the vehicle replacement program for First Responders and Fire Apparatus.
• Act as lead for any SES internal or external audits.
• Advise County agencies on legal and budgetary policy requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in managing and evaluating financial staff.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of professional senior management level budget and finance experience with a large commercial or governmental entity, including one (1) year of experience supervising professional staff responsible for budget operations.
• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field and four (4) years of experience in budget operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Benefits

• Membership in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• Deferred compensation programs.
• Access to wellness centers.