PORT OF PALM BEACH Looking for Manager of Budget and Capital Improvement at Riviera Beach, FL Full Time

Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and drug screening.

General description

Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director of Finance and Capital Improvements, the Manager of Budget & Capital Improvement is responsible for managing the Port’s Capital Improvement Program; including overseeing the day-to-day functions, administering the Port’s capital programs and grants. The development of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), serving as key staff in assembling authorized capital improvement programs and organizing, implementing, and managing all aspects of the Port’s grant program; and performs other related assigned duties.

Essential job functions

· Develops the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan in accordance with industry best practices and ensures compliance with applicable state guidelines.

· Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state accounting and financial reporting requirements and ensures compliance with grant agreements.

· Approves capital project or grant invoices ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriateness of expenditures.

· Provides technical support and administration of financial programs, year-end processes, and/or annual reporting.

· Coordinate with independent auditors, State and Federal auditors as it relates to the Port’s grants and capital expenditures.

· Research grant funding and lead cross-functional teams in developing grant applications, capital budget, determine project eligibility, and prepare budget and grant amendments and reports for Board approval.

· Manages the Port’s project/grants accounting system to ensure allowable costs are allocated to approved projects and in compliance with grant and funding requirements.

· Provides administrative and technical support, which may include composing grant proposals and applications, managing compliance documents and reports for various programs.

· Analyzes complex budget problems, determines key issues, develops solutions and presents findings and recommendations in various analytical reports.

· Develops financial reports and analyzes project budgets, expenditures, and project progress to ensure accurate and timely capital project set-up and reporting.

· Develops and oversees the evaluation, prioritization and approval process for capital equipment/projects.

· Assist with the development of the annual operating and maintenance budgets.

· Performs other duties as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as needed.)

minimum qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Considerable knowledge of Governmental finance practices; and financial analysis techniques; considerable knowledge of multi-year forecasting techniques; considerable knowledge of contract administration principles; considerable knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques; considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local government financing programs; considerable knowledge of contractual law and federal, state and local regulations on grant funded programs; good knowledge of computer operations and the use of software applications; and good knowledge of research techniques. Ability to edit, organize, and clearly present findings and recommendations in verbal or written form; ability to analyze complex budgetary problems and develop appropriate solutions; and the ability to understand and influence the behavior of others within the organization, customers, or the public in order to achieve job objectives and cause action or understanding. Skill in overseeing financial reporting, processes and transactions, analyzing and preparing reports and documentation, providing technical guidance and support of financial systems, and monitoring compliance with policies, regulations and contracts.

Education and Experience Required:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field. Five (5) years of related experience in capital budget development, grant administration and financial reporting. Advanced computer experience in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience a plus.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

None required

Essential Physical Skills

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

Ability to access input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Environmental Conditions

Works inside in an office environment (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Port is an equal opportunity employer. The Port is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Port does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected status including same sex marriages. Employees with same sex marriages are entitled to the same benefits and equality as all employees This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Port facilities. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be tolerated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person