Accounting Manager

Fiscal Accounting Manager – Government / Public Sector

Location: Hollywood, FL – Griffin Road Area

Salary: $88,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | Permanent

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Position Overview

AppleOne is partnering with a highly respected and well-established Tribal government organization in South Florida to recruit an experienced Fiscal Accounting Manager for its Transportation Department.

This position is responsible for overseeing the department's financial operations, including operating and capital budgets, financial reporting, grant administration, expenditure monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in governmental accounting, public-sector finance, budgeting, and financial management, with the ability to manage multiple financial responsibilities while ensuring accuracy, accountability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial and fiscal operations of the Transportation Department.
• Develop, administer, and monitor multi-year operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, expenditure analyses, and financial recommendations.
• Monitor departmental spending to ensure compliance with approved budgets and financial policies.
• Manage grant-related financial activities, including tracking expenditures, preparing reimbursement requests, and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, governmental accounting standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Support financial planning for transportation operations, maintenance programs, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments and stakeholders regarding financial reporting, budgeting, and funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support financial reviews and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, financial management, grants administration, or a related public finance function.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, expenditure monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with ERP systems or financial management software such as Infor, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple financial priorities and work collaboratively across departments.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or similar professional certification.
• Previous experience with a transportation agency, transit authority, municipal government, Tribal government, public works department, or civil infrastructure organization.
• Experience managing federally funded transportation grants.
• Familiarity with governmental financial reporting and public-sector budget administration.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to various organizational locations throughout Florida as needed.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays when required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting or finance professional to take on a key financial management role with a prominent South Florida government organization.

The selected individual will support essential transportation services, infrastructure initiatives, and long-term departmental financial planning.

This position offers a stable, full-time career opportunity with a respected organization and the ability to make a meaningful impact through responsible financial oversight and management.

Compensation: $88,000–$110,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.