Finance & Accounting Director III

Requisition No: 874008 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: FINANCE & ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR III - SES - 37001717

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37001717 

Salary:  This position is hiring at $85,000.00 per year. 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2026 

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Finance and Accounting Director III 

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting in the management, administrative direction, and coordination of staff and activities of an operational unit or program within a budget, financial, and/or accounting services area. Provides guidance and direction to staff involved in fiscal and accounting services and programs, which may include grants compliance, budget analysis, account reconciliation, purchasing, payroll, collections and financial reporting. Participates in strategic planning, staffing decisions, and other key areas. Assumes delegated authority/responsibility to recommend and implement policies within area of responsibility. Analyze and recommend new or updates to business systems for efficient and effective operating Assists in developing and maintaining partnerships throughout the Agency in order to attain departmental goals and objectives. Conducts research as appropriate for projects or initiatives within the assigned section. May be assigned budgetary responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strategic Management - Ability to apply the principles and practices of strategic planning, development, and evaluation.
• Effective Communication - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Policy Development - Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Working Relationships - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Process Evaluation - Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.
• Information Compilation - Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.
• Prioritize and Multi-task - Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Supervisory Requirement - Ability to train and supervise employees.
• Laws, Rules & Regulations - Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Agency Policy - Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Computer Application Knowledge - Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Fiscal/Accounting Technology - Knowledge of electronic data processing as it applies to fiscal and accounting activities.
• Accounting Principles - Knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Project Planning - Knowledge of principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
• Management Practices - Knowledge of the concept, principles and practices of management.
• Budgeting Practices - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Data Collection - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of financial data collection and report preparation.
• Accounting Systems - Knowledge of accounting systems and practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least nine years of verifiable related experience in accounting or governmental accounting. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or governmental accounting may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

This position is hiring at $85,000.00 per year.

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:                                                                                                                                                                                      

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.