Fiscal Manager

Fiscal Manager

Salary

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location

1500 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07961OD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

The Lee County Utilities Department is seeking a skilled and detail-driven financial operations leader to serve as the Fiscal Manager. This on-site leadership role oversees core financial functions, including Budget Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, audit and regulatory compliance and procurement support for one of Lee County's largest enterprise departments.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring accurate fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and timely operational support across Utilities. The Fiscal Manager provides team leadership, financial oversight, budget monitoring and tracking, interdepartmental coordination, grants management and critical support for both operating and capital improvement program (CIP) funding.

About the Community

Located in Southwest Florida along Interstate 75, Lee County is a vibrant and rapidly growing region serving more than 800,000 residents. Home to Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Sanibel, the region offers a strong economy, exceptional natural resources, and a high quality of life.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Manage and support a team of three responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and procurement-related functions.
• Oversee and optimize daily workflows, ensure accuracy of financial transactions, and maintain compliance with County and funding policies and procedures, introduce and leverage new technology.
• Attend departmental, cross-departmental and external meetings, disseminate information, and ensure staff are aligned with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate closely with Fiscal Managers, Finance, Budget Services, Internal Services, Procurement, Department of Transportation, Customer Service, Fleet, and the Assistant County Manager's office.

Financial Review, Analysis & Reporting

• Review Board of County Commissioner agenda items and analyze fiscal impacts for all relevant Utilities matters.
• Evaluate Agenda Items, supplemental task authorizations (STAs), change orders (COs), and various County documents to confirm funding accuracy and fiscal compliance.
• Formulate, monitor, and analyze operating and CIP budgets using enterprise fund accounting.
• Manage funding and compliance requirements for grants and other funding sources insuring audit-readiness.
• Prepare, analyze and distribute monthly financial reports, including expenditure and revenue updates, cash flow analyses, reserve balances, and financial ratio reporting.
• Assist in project funding strategies involving bonds, State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans, grants, and other external funding sources. Monitor long-term debt obligations and assist with compliance requirements for bonds,SRF loans and other debt issuances.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Lead monthly and annual Accounts Receivable reconciliations.
• Oversee use of County purchase cards, ITG transactions, and annual fixed asset inventory processes.
• Support external auditors, consultants, and internal leadership by compiling and analyzing data for major reports, including the rate study, revenue sufficiency study, ACFR, Engineer of Record Report, and others.

Procurement & Contract Coordination

• Coordinate with internal managers and Procurement to ensure timely contract renewals and new contract awards.
• Assist in reviewing and approving all departmental Agenda Items and preparing quote specifications.
• May work with external agencies to develop and maintain interlocal agreements.

Emergency & Special Assignments

• Lead the department's disaster-related purchasing activities and manage FEMA expenditure documentation and reimbursement tracking.
• Assist with workload needs across the department as necessary.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Management Information Systems, or Management).

AND

• Two (2) years of finance-related experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, or other closely related financial work.

AND

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Four (4) years of finance or closely related experience
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Experience with enterprise fund accounting, particularly in a governmental or utilities environment
• Proficiency with JD Edwards OneWorld/E1, Hubble Reporting, OnBase/Unity, or similar financial/ERP systems
• Experience supporting or preparing audit documentation, budget analysis, or financial compliance reporting
• Experience with federal and state grants development and/or management
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis tools such as pivot tables and lookups

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, grant funding and bond/debt compliance principles.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of County staff.
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to leverage technology-driven solutions to streamline processes and enhance operational support.
• Ability to learn and use County financial and reporting systems, including JD Edwards OneWorld/E1, OnBase/Unity, Hubble Reporting, QuickBooks, and query tools.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment

• Full-time position; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as designated.
• May require limited travel between County facilities.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee Countys benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of whats included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of finance related experience do you have (accounting, budgeting, auditing, or similar work)? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years

03

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

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• More than 2 years

04

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

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

05

Do you have experience with disaster-related purchasing or FEMA reimbursement tracking? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Lee County Government

Address P.O. Box 398

ATT: Human Resources

Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone (239) 533-2245

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty