Salary: $65,118.41 - $104,189.46 Annually
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Number: 25-00464
Department: Financial Mgmt
Opening Date: 06/25/2025
Closing Date: 7/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Information
Work Location: Administration Building, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, 7th Floor, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Expected Starting Salary Range: $65,118.41 - $84,653.94

This classification performs advanced complex professional work in the development, preparation, and monitoring of the County's operating and capital budget. Duties are performed with high levels of initiative, independence, confidentiality, and accountability. Employees in this class must perform professional fiscal analysis duties of considerable difficulty requiring a high degree of accuracy.

Working Conditions
Indoor/Office situation. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

Job Description
Essential Functions:
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Researches and performs analysis of complex financial data; prepares and maintains reports on a wide variety of fiscal and management activities, including recommendations for improvement; assists in the evaluation and coordination of improvements of internal systems and procedures used for the budget development process as well as recommending improvements to develop more viable budgeting, recording, and reporting structures and forms.

Prepares and presents budget amendments and revisions for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.

Assists with the preparation and presentation of the annual operating and capital improvement program budgets.

Participates in the analysis of departmental operations to include evaluation, interpretation of financial data, and development of recommendations on management practices, procedures, and fiscal requirements.

For the most complex County departments, serves as fiscal liaison and trains and assists the departments in analyzing anticipated revenues, expenditures, and other relevant data to ensure the development and maintenance of a balanced budget; reviews budget requests, checks for accuracy, and makes corrections as necessary; ensures conformance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, rules, and procedures.

Coordinates with County Finance to appropriately categorize budget requests and/or establish new account codes as needed.

Assists in establishing and maintaining fiscal-related performance standards, procedures, objectives, and measurements.

Coordinates and prepares presentation materials for the annual County budget and budget documents, including the Board of County Commissioners Budget Book.

Serves in a lead capacity, providing training, instruction, and guidance to other staff within the department, as requested.

Communicates clearly, effectively, and tactfully, orally and in writing; establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships with others, including County officials.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, with major in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.

Minimum of three (3) years (within the last 10 years) work experience in budget preparation and financial management analysis.

Must be competent in MS Word and MS Excel.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

More
Prior related governmental experience highly desired.

Prior contract administration experience desired.

Prior lead or supervisory experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the County's (or other large) organizational chart of accounts.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles pertaining to assigned work.

Knowledge of complex governmental budgeting principles and practices including revenue projection and expenditure forecasting.

Working knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to advance into higher level of budgetary analytical skills.

Ability to sit at a workstation and maintain concentration for long periods of time.

High level skills in computer operations and pertinent software applications, i.e., MS Office (including Excel Spreadsheets), databases, etc.

Excellent public relations skills.
Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Full Time Positions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych- offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
• Personal Training (5 Free per year)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Group Fitness Classes
• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
• Diabetes Care Program
• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation
• Training/Seminars
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Personal Sick Leave
• Family Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
• Professional Medical Appointment Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Military Training Leave
• FMLA

Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.
Years of Service Vacation Days
0-5 16.25 days
6-10 19.50 days
11+ 22.75 days

• Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance:

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
• FRS Webinars
• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness:

• Professional Leadership Programs
• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Career Counseling
• Toastmasters
• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of Public Service, including GED reimbursement.
• Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account:

• Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time - Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
• Workers' Compensation
• Training/Seminars
• Fitness Center Access for employee only
• FRS options
• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
Paid Time Off:
• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Three (3) Personal Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs.
per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on
a pro-rated basis
01

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

What previous roles have you held that you believe qualify you for this position?
04

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

05

How many years of experience (within the last 10 years) do you have in budget preparation and financial management analysis?

• None
• 1 - 2 year
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7+ years

06

You must be competent in MS Word and MS Excel.

• I acknowledge
• I do not acknowledge

Required Question