886419-Chief Of Budget Management - 40021114

Requisition No: 886419 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 886419-CHIEF OF BUDGET MANAGEMENT - 40021114

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40021114 

Salary:  $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2026 

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JOB TYPE:  FULL-TIME /  SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

POSITION LOCATION:  Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

This position is under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and assists in the formulation of plans, policies and procedures that impact state and federal grant programs budgets of the department. 

The incumbent is responsible for supervising the Bureau of Budget Management.  This bureau is responsible for:

• Requesting, allocating, monitoring, and reporting all appropriations and expenditures for budgetary purposes of both federal and state moneys coming to the department.
• Maintaining agency level accounting and budgetary systems, security, and policies.

Performs analyses and prepares reports on a wide variety of special project requests from department management, Workforce Boards,  Executive Office of the Governor (EOG), Legislature and any other partner/customer regarding revenues, budget and expenditures of the agency. 

State Legislative Budget Requests (LBR):  Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, acts as department security operator and liaison between the department and EOG on all Legislative Appropriations System/Planning and budgeting subsystem (LAS/PBS) matters.  Makes detailed analyses and recommendations to management on budget requests submitted for inclusion in the LBR through LAS/PBS. Keeps the Chief Financial Officer informed of the factors that impact the creation and management of the budget, financial system integrity, financial reporting, and financial needs of the Department.

Interact with executive management, program managers, legislative staff, Department of Financial Services’s staff, Governor's Office staff, external and internal auditors, vendors, Workforce Development Boards, subgrantees and other parties on matters related to the budgetary and finance and accounting activities of the Department.

Directs and prepares the allocation of, and changes to, the approved state operating and non-operating budgets of the department. Oversees detailed projection reports of expenditures versus approved budget and makes recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer as to budgetary and financial status of the process units and need for budgetary changes.

Manages the Department's salary rate to ensure that the Department does not exceed the authorized rate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of federal regulations.

Extensive knowledge of FLAIR, including ability to prepare reports and analyses of accounting data. 

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Strong knowledge and skill in communication (verbal and written)

Demonstrated ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to present reports and make presentations before groups, organizations, and other staff members.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others internal and external to the Department.

Pay:  $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing is a must. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help our citizens.  As a member of the Finance & Administration team, this position supports the program areas that administer benefits to Floridians.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  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.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  Florida Commerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known forits beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

* Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth      

* Highly skilled, professional environment

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

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We care about the success of our clients.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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.