Director of Finance

Robert Half • Fort Meade, FL • 19h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to join our team in Fort Meade, Florida. This is a long-term contract position requiring a hands-on approach to financial leadership and oversight. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in governmental accounting and finance, coupled with proven leadership skills and the ability to mentor a small team. This is a HYBRID position, 3 days on site.

Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation and management of the annual budget, ensuring accuracy and compliance with governmental regulations.

Oversee financial reporting processes, including the generation and review of unique reports specific to government entities.

Manage full-cycle accounting tasks, such as approving accounts payable, reviewing bank statements, and reconciling financial statements.

Supervise payroll operations and ensure timely and accurate processing.

Provide mentorship and guidance to staff members across accounting, payroll, and utility billing departments.

Attend monthly commission meetings to present financial updates and address inquiries.

Utilize government-specific ERP systems such as BS& A to streamline financial processes.

Ensure adherence to business casual dress code while maintaining high standards of attention to detail.

Collaborate with team members to enhance operational efficiency and maintain compliance with local and state regulations.

Requirements - A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with a strong focus on governmental accounting.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Proven experience in preparing and managing annual budgets within a government setting.

Familiarity with BS& A or similar government ERP systems is highly preferred.

Strong leadership abilities, including prior experience managing teams and mentoring staff.

Expertise in full-cycle accounting, payroll oversight, and financial reporting.

Knowledge of local government finance processes is highly desirable.

Ability to work onsite three days per week, with flexibility for remote work on other days.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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