Salary: $36.85 Hourly
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Part TIme
Job Number: 2024-0213
Department: Finance New
Opening Date: 02/13/2024
Closing Date: 5/13/2024 6:00 PM Eastern
Description
Under the general direction of the Finance Director, performs a variety of very complex and highly technical accounting activities dealing with the financial accounting of the City. Employees in this position require the ability to exercise independent judgment involving complex problems. Work is reviewed through audit and personal observation. Performs other work as requested.
Examples of Duties

• Forecasts cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment.
• Maintains banking relationships.
• Maintains credit rating agency relationships.
• Assists in the arrangement of debt financings.
• Ensures that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
• Monitors the activities of third parties handling outsourced treasury/finance functions on behalf of the City.
• Supervises staff in the performance of routine duties involving payroll, billing, disbursements, reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Advises administration on City funds as they become available from maturing investments or revenues collected, and prepares and submits investment activity reports and special studies to the Finance Director.
• Prepares annual CAFR state financial reports and supervises preparation of supporting schedules; utilizes data from the annual audit to prepare other necessary reports.
• Monitors and performs utility rate modeling to ensure bond covenant compliance.
• Monitors and analyzes utility and miscellaneous billings, reviews revenues and expenditures, and promotes timely payments on all receivables.
• Maintains financial records and files reports to appropriate agencies on federal, state and local grant programs administered by the City.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the City.
• Processes knowledge of revenue forecasting, capital budgeting, and expenditure trend analysis.
• Supervises and trains professionals and clerical personnel on an assigned basis.

Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; or a degree in Organizational Leadership or Public Administration; supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in local government financial administration; and 15 credits of college accounting, finance, and/or business related classes; or may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Marginal Functions
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs routine office functions, such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and copying.
Performs related duties as directed.
01

Please select the highest level of education you have obtained:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None apply to me

02

In the space provided below, please write in which field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A".
03

Do you have 15 credits of college accounting, finance, and/or business related classes?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the number of years of experience you have in local government financial administration:

• I have one (1) to two (2) years experience
• I have three (3) to four (4) years experience
• I have five (5) or more years experience
• I do not have any experience

05

In the space provided below, please describe in detail your experience in local government financial administration, and where you have obtained your experience.
06

Please specify which local government you have worked for in a financial administration capacity.
07

Do you possess - or are you eligible for immediate issuance of - a valid State of Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a resident of the City of Lauderhill?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you requesting Veterans' Preference? If you are requesting Veterans' Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veterans' Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.

• No, I am not requesting Veterans' Preference.
• Yes, I am a Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), or am receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Please upload (1) DD Form 214 and (2) documentation from DoD or DVA establishing that you have a service-connected disability.
• Yes, I am the spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. Please upload (1) an Award Letter stating that the Veteran is entitled to benefits under Chapter 35 from the VA or the DoD, (2) an identification card issued by the DoD, (3) evidence of marriage to the Veteran, and (4) a statement that you are still married to the Veteran at the time of application.
• Yes, I am a Wartime Veteran, who has served at least one day during that Wartime period as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this category. Please upload (1) DD Form 214 confirming service during Wartime period.
• Yes, I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability. Please upload (1) documentation from the VA indicating the Veteran's cause of death and (2) evidence of marriage to the Veteran at the time of death.
• Yes, I am the mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the DoD. Please upload (1) documentation from the DoD showing the death of service member while on-duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran and (2) evidence of marriage or court documents establishing the Guardianship.
• Yes, I am a Veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions. "Active Duty for Training" does not qualify for VP. Please upload (1) DD Form 214.
• Yes, I am a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard. Please upload (1) a signed memorandum from their military supervisor confirming their Active status in the Reserves or Guard.

10

On the job posting that you are applying for, the hourly rate is listed as $36.8506. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?

• Yes
• No

11

The schedule for this position requires up to 29.5 hours per week, Monday through Thursday. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from working the required schedule for this position?

• Yes
• No

12

If Yes, please specify any exceptions regarding your availability to work the required schedule for this position. If you are able to work the required schedule without any exceptions, please type "N/A."
13

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position without a reasonable accommodation? Please refer to the job description for a summary of the essential functions.

• Yes
• No

14

What was it about the Finance Manager position in the Finance Department at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply?
15

Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the Finance Manager position?
16

Why are you considering leaving your current position? Or (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position?
Required Question