ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR

Salary: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Location : 1053 20th Place, Vero Beach, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 00964
Department: FINANCE
Opening Date: 10/15/2026


PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Provides senior-level leadership and operational oversight for the City's financial activities. Working under the direction of the Finance Director, the position assists in planning, directing, and coordinating accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audit, treasury, compliance, and internal control functions. The position serves as a key advisor to the Finance Director, provides leadership to Finance staff, and acts on behalf of the Finance Director as assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Assists the Finance Director in managing the daily operations of the Finance Department and implementing departmental goals, priorities, policies, and procedures.
• Provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to assigned staff; participates in hiring, training, work assignment, performance management, and staff development.
• Supervises general ledger administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash and investments, capital assets, grants, debt, and other assigned financial functions.
• Coordinates the quarterly reporting and annual fiscal year-end closing processes and helps ensure accounts are reconciled, transactions are properly recorded, and financial records are complete and accurate.
• Assists with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, state financial reports, grant reports, and other required financial statements and schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the annual external audit; coordinates schedules and workpapers, responds to auditor requests, and assists with resolution of findings and implementation of corrective actions.
• Supports the development, administration, monitoring, and amendment of the City's annual operating and capital budgets; reviews financial trends and prepares forecasts, analyses, and recommendations.
• Reviews complex journal entries, reconciliations, financial analyses, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with City policies and applicable requirements.
• Supports cash management, investment, banking, debt administration, and long-range financial planning activities as assigned.
• Prepares and presents clear financial information, recommendations, and reports for executive leadership, boards, committees, auditors, and other stakeholders as requested.
• Maintains current knowledge of governmental accounting standards, Florida laws, grant requirements, and professional practices affecting municipal finance.
• Performs the duties of the Finance Director in the Director's absence or as delegated and performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify risks or inconsistencies, and develop sound, practical recommendations.
  • Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to establish priorities and meet critical deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate financial and technical information clearly to employees, leadership, elected officials, auditors, and the public.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a high-accountability public-sector environment.
  • Proficiency with financial management systems, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and modern office technology.

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Frequent use of computer and peripherals, internet, Microsoft Office and financial software applications, calculator, telephone, fax and copier.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.


Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, auditing, or a related field, including at least three years of supervisory or lead responsibility.

At least five years of governmental or public-sector finance experience is required.

Municipal finance experience is required and experience within the State of Florida is preferred .


Experience with annual financial statement preparation, external audits, municipal budgeting, grants, debt.


An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
The City of Vero Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; employee long term disability coverage; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a voluntary 401a Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution, and voluntary 457(b) tax-deferred compensation and ROTH IRA plans to supplement your retirement. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes health fairs and much more!
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, auditing, or a related field, including at least three years of supervisory or lead responsibility?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least five years of governmental or public-sector finance experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have municipal finance experience within the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

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