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Financial Administrator

City of Fort Lauderdale
FL 33301, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026 CLOSED ON 6/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Administrator position at City of Fort Lauderdale?


Monitors and coordinates various financial activities for a designated department. Coordinates and prepares the department's operating and capital budgets; interprets trends; maintains and develops accounting control procedures; conducts special studies and projects; administers contracts, grants, and programs; and corresponds with vendors, citizens, contractors, consultants, other departments, private companies and other governmental organizations.

This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules.

This is a Management Category IV position which includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month.


Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
  • May supervise the work of assigned staff; delegate and review assignments; conduct performance evaluations
  • Participates in the formulation, preparation, and control of a department or a large division budget; compiles revenue and expense projections; completes periodic financial and operating reports
  • Reviews accounting and auditing reports, capital requisitions, federal applications, contracts, grants, and payroll changes for accuracy and conformance to federal, state, and local requirements
  • Monitors revenues and expenses; plans for the following fiscal year; reports on financial status
  • Reviews rates and analyzes billing levels for consistency with costs and conformity to applicable regulations
  • Analyzes and interprets trends for budgetary and planning purposes 
  • May forecast the impact of department’s capital improvement budgets and recommend short- and long-term financial strategies
  • Manages and reconciles department procurement card (P-card) program, including card funding allocations and budget oversight 
  • Consults with and advises management regarding policies, procedures, funding requests, expenditure levels, revenues, budget justification and narratives, cost cutting alternatives, and budget problems and procedures
  • May assist with the development of Commission Agenda Memos (CAM)
  • May assist in the development of bid specifications for contracts and perform the duties of contract administrator
  • May assist in the administration and management of grants  
  • Acts as department liaison to Department of Management and Budget 
  • Supervises procurement and process approval
  • Performs related work as required
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Bachelor's Degree in public administration, finance or accounting.
  2. Must possess at least three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. 
  3. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
  4. If claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment recordbackground check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.


The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.


For technical support with your on-line application, contact GovernmentJobs.com from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 oremailsupport@governmentjobs.com. 




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