FINANCIAL MANAGER I - SES - 71001253 1

FINANCIAL MANAGER I - SES - 71001253 1

Date:  Jun 6, 2026

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Requisition No: 875596 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: FINANCIAL MANAGER I - SES - 71001253 1

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 71001253 

Salary:  $71,440.98 

Posting Closing Date: 06/07/2026 

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FINANCIAL MANAGER I

BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Financial Management bureau. This position is responsible for the management and supervision of the department’s Payroll, Financial Reconciliations and Quality Control unit. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification and resolution of operational and management problems in the area. This position uses independent judgement managing and supervising subordinates perming varied accounting and administrative responsibilities within the Financial Management bureau. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Recommending and establishing procedures to achieve operational objectives by prioritizing assignments and establishing workloads;
• Assisting in the development and implementation of more effective accounting procedures and controls;
• Reviewing procedures to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness;
• Handling processes relating to personnel including hiring, establishing performance standards, training, evaluations, and other personnel related matters;
• Interfacing with departmental members, state agencies, vendors and others as necessary;
• Interpreting and administering pertinent federal and state rules, regulations, and statutes in accordance with sound accounting principles;
• Preparing financial reports, cost projections, and related financial statements;
• Ensuring payroll tasks and reconciliations are completed in accordance with established time frames; and
• Ensuring quality control measures appropriately for an accounting office are implemented and reviewed.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least one year of State of Florida Accounting or State of Florida Human Resource experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information System (FLAIR);
• Ability to develop and monitor policies and procedures relating to accounting;
• Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents;
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques;
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data;
• Ability to supervise people; and
• Ability to research and find errors in reconciliation.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $ 71,440.98

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting.  You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting.   This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:  .
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:  TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee