Finance Director



Job Details

Finance Director
Employer

City of Longwood (FL)

Salary

$115,000.00 - $133,000.00 Annually

Location

Longwood, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500018

Department

Finance

Opening Date

06/13/2025

FLSA

Exempt

Description

The City is looking for an approachable, communicative, and collaborative leader willing to engage and innovate with department directors throughout the agency. The Finance Director is a strategic partner to the City Manager, City Commission, and staff. The City of Longwood is excited to have a self-starter join the team with a fresh perspective and proactive style. If you are a take-charge, own the books, type of person, who enjoys leading and working with a dedicated team, Longwood is a place for you to thrive.

This position plans, organizes and directs the financial, utility billing, and purchasing programs of the City. Work is performed independently under broad direction of the City Manager and within the strategic goals and objectives of the City. This position develops and implements financial strategies for the City, including budgeting and capital planning, preparation of the City’s annual financial report(s), long-range financial forecasting, debt and revenue management, asset liability management, and cash and investment management.  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in accounting or public administration, and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in governmental accounting, including a minimum of five (5) supervisory experience. Familiarity with Edmunds or enterprise system(s) and payroll processing preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office.  CPA or CGFO is preferred. Must maintain a Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Must have or be able to complete ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 courses within six (6) months of hire.

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Disclaimer

The City of Longwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.   

Benefits  are  effective  the  first  day  of  the  month, following 30  days  of  employment,  unless otherwise  stated  benefits are for eligible full-time employees only.
 
Health Insurance - The City offers three health plan options through United Healthcare.
United Healthcare Plan 22 - $0 cost for employee coverage!
United Healthcare Plan 21-H.S.A Plan - $0 cost for employee coverage!
United Healthcare Plan 20 
 
Health Savings Account (HSA)-The City offers employees the option of a Health Savings Account (HSA), which is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to eligible employees who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Employees may use their HSA on qualified medical expenses.

Flexible Spending - The City offers two Flexible Spending plans; a Health Care Flex Spending and a Dependent Care Flex Spending.

Dental Insurance - The City offers two dental options through Guardian. One option is a DHMO option which requires you to designate an in-network provider. The other option is a PPO options which give you the freedom to use in- and-out of network providers.  You can access the dental provider's network and find a dentist near you at www.guardianlife.com.

Vision Insurance – The City offers a voluntary vision plan through United Healthcare Vision.
 
Employer Paid Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance - The City of Longwood provides you with $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance. Teamsters and IAFF positions may have additional life insurance provided.
 
Optional: Employee Group Life and AD&D Insurance - You are also able to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance through the City. As a new hire, the guaranteed issue amount for employees to enroll is up to $100,000, up to $25,000 for your spouse and up to $10,000 for your child(ren). Employees are eligible for up to 5x your earnings to a maximum of $500,000. Your spouse is eligible for 50% of your coverage amount. Coverage over the guaranteed issue requires an Evidence of Insurability form.  
 
Employer Paid Long Term Disability – At no cost to you, as a new hire, you are automatically enrolled in this benefit.  
 
Aflac Voluntary Benefits - Through Aflac you will be able to enroll in Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer or Critical Illness coverage, more information on how these plans work are available through www.aflac.com

Nationwide Pet Insurance - Nationwide pet insurance helps you cover veterinary expenses so you can provide your pets with the best care possible—without worrying about the cost. https://benefits.petinsurance.com/longwoodfl


PENSION

The City provides a Defined Contribution Program through Florida League of Cities; all regular full-time employees are automatically enrolled in this benefit.  The City makes a 10% contribution to general employees' pension plan.
 
The City contributes to the Teamsters (Police), and IAFF employees' pension plan and employees contribute 1% of their salary.
 
Deferred Retirement - Full-Time regular employees have the option of joining a 457 Deferred Retirement Plan in addition to the Employees' Pension Plan. 
 
Employee Assistance - The City recognizes that personal problems and family member problems can affect work performance and quality of life in general. In an effort to provide support and assistance to employees and dependents, the City is providing this confidential program without cost to employees. Professional consultations cover financial matters, family communications, stress, alcohol/drug problems, emotional/psychological distress and legal problems.

Vacation Leave - The City provides annual paid vacation time off work to eligible full-time employees to allow for rest, recreation and personal activities. Vacation entitlement is based upon service credit.

Sick Leave - Regular full-time employees accrue (8) hours per completed month paid sick leave. Sworn firefighters accrue (12) hours per completed month paid sick leave. Sworn police officers accrue (8.4) hours (equivalent to the number of hours in a scheduled work shift).

HOLIDAYS
Thanksgiving Day
The day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Employee Birthday**
Floating Holiday**

Employer
City of Longwood (FL)
Website
https://www.longwoodfl.org
Address
175 W. Warren Ave

Longwood, Florida, 32750

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