Salary: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Location : 2201 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 08007HB
Department: Visitor and Convention Bureau
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Description

The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) is seeking an experienced and collaborative financial leader to serve as Fiscal Manager. This full-time, on-site role in downtown Fort Myers plays a critical part in safeguarding the public funds that support one of Florida's premier tourism destinations.
Working closely with the Executive Director and VCB leadership team, the Fiscal Manager oversees all fiscal operations, including TDT fund accounting, budgeting, grants, procurement, contracts, accounts payable, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and exceptional interpersonal skills, balancing compliance with customer service while strengthening processes and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.

Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do

Financial Management and Oversight

• Manage all fiscal operations for the Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB).
• Lead the accounting and reporting functions for Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenues.
• Develop, monitor, and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Administer Sports Development funding, including accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with public-sector financial regulations, laws, and County policies.
• Strengthen internal financial controls, processes, and workflows.
• Prepare, review, and present financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Grants, Procurement, and Contracts

• Supervise grant compliance, including tracking, documentation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Manage procurement activities in accordance with County purchasing policies.
• Oversee contract development, review, administration, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and related financial transactions.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fiscal team to maintain a positive, high-performing culture.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support leadership decision-making and operational excellence.
• Foster trusted working relationships through clear, effective communication.

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support operational and customer-service needs.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.
• Leverage technology to enhance efficiency and modernize financial workflows.

Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For
Minimum Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field (Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Management Information Systems, or Management)
• Two (2) years of finance-related experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, or other closely related financial work
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Five (5) years of finance-related experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, or other closely related financial work
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven ability to build collaborative cross-department relationships while ensuring strong fiscal accountability
• Experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, procurement, contracts, and grants management
• Knowledge of special revenue fund accounting, particularly in local government or destination marketing organizations
• Experience administering grants, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating audits
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, P-card administration, travel reimbursements, marketing invoicing, contract payments, and international wire transfers
• Demonstrated success leading professional staff and developing high-performing, collaborative teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities, use sound judgment, and communicate complex financial information clearly
• Experience improving financial processes through technology, automation, or workflow enhancement
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFO, or CGFM are highly desirable

Supplemental Information

Work Environment
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required to support departmental operations, meetings, and special events. Limited travel between County facilities and local meeting locations may also be required.

01

Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field and two (2) years of finance-related experience? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of supervisory experience do you have? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

03

Which best describes your experience preparing or analyzing financial reports? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• No experience
• Limited experience (assisted others)
• Moderate experience (regular responsibility)
• Extensive experience (lead or primary responsibility)

04

Do you have experience with grant compliance, reconciliation, or reporting (federal, state, or private funding sources)? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• Yes
• no

05

Please select any of the following software you have experience with and are proficient using.

• E1 (JD Edwards Enterprise-One)
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• OnBase/Unity
• Tyler Munis
• NeoGov
• Kronos
• Works/BOA
• Hubble Reporting
• Simpleview CRM
• Smartsheet
• Adobe
• CivicPlus

06

This is an in-office position based at the VCB Offices in Downtown Fort Myers. The work hours and days are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule may also include evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question