REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Finance Director is appointed by the Mayor and the Clerk of the Court, and receives general direction from the County Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Miami-Dade County, Florida is seeking a visionary professional to direct the Finance Department and serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Finance Department delivers financial services for sound management decision-making and is responsible for centralized accounting, cash management, financial and debt management services, tax collection and distribution, and the collection of delinquent accounts for various County departments. The Department also acts as an agent on behalf of the State of Florida to issue automobile, boat, hunting and fishing licenses.

Investment of portfolio consisting of $3 billion while maintaining liquidity in compliance with Florida Statutes and County ordinances and the investment policy; and manages the County’s debt financing and debt issuances for the various debt issuing enterprises exceeding $9 billion of outstanding debt. The Department’s operating and capital budgets approximate $54 million, consisting of 350 positions.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate must have extensive experience as a financial leader with a proven track record of directing and supervising financial operations in a large, complex organization. As a member of the County Manager’s executive management team, the CFO will develop an organizational culture that fosters innovation, creativity, equity, and continuous improvement. This focused and results oriented leader must bring to the position enthusiasm, vision, outstanding communication skills as well as consensus building abilities. This proven leader must understand how public agencies operate and ensure compliance with state, federal and local mandates.

EXPERIENCE
A minimum of eight to ten years of progressively responsible professional accounting and managerial experience are required.

EDUCATION
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Must possess a Certified Public Accountant license.

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Korn/Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Korn/Ferry shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in the performance of duties pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state and local anti-discrimination laws to the extent applicable.