FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - 43004425 Date: Feb 12, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846742 Agency: Financial Services Working Title: FINANCIAL SPECIALIST - 43004425 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 43004425 Salary: $49,584.72 -$100,797.48 (plus CAD) Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) *****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***** DIVISION: FUNERAL, CEMETERY, AND CONSUMER SERVICES CITY: TAMPA COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH SPECIAL NOTES: High School diploma or its equivalentwithfour (4) years of relevant work experience in the area of accounting, finance, economics, or risk management; OR an Associate degreewithtwo (2) years of relevant work experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Economics, Finance, or Accounting is required. Additional requirements: + One (1) year of experience conducting audits or examinations of financial documents. + Ability to follow directions and complete task(s) as assigned in a timely and efficient manner. + Ability to operate a computer and be knowledgeable in the use of various spreadsheets and word processing software. + Good written and verbal communication skills. Overtime and weekend work may be required. Must be willing to travel 75%-100% of the time. Occasional overnight travel is often required. A valid driver’s license and automobile is required. The starting salary is expected to be at or near the minimum base range, commensurate with experience. The annual salary range for this position is $49,584.72 -$100,797.48. This position includes the addition of a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $53.73 monthly/$644.76 annually. Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the techniques used in conducting examinations of financial institutions or insurance companies;Knowledge of basic accounting or auditing principles; Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data; Knowledge of monitoring techniques; Knowledge of basic mathematics; Knowledge of Chapter 497; Ability to recognize validity, authenticity and propriety of accounting and operating records; Ability to examine and conduct audits of financial records; Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data; Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to conduct research and prepare reports; Ability to probe and obtain critical facts; Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : If applicable, (Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.) 1. This position will be responsible for the following in reference to Chapter 497, Funeral and Cemetery Services: + Conduct regulatory compliance inspections, examinations and complaint investigations + Comply with any required examination schedules for all preneed main licensees, their branches and cemetery companies + Comply with any annual and other inspection schedules and examination schedules + Review and analyze reports and documents submitted by licensees, trustees, accountants and others + Maintain records on inspections, examinations and complaints + Assist in scheduling compliance inspections, examinations and complaint investigations as requested + Assist in preparing files/cases for forwarding to the Office of the General Counsel as necessary and identifies for the Director’s and/or Assistant Director's consideration apparent or possible substantive and procedural deficiencies in such files/cases. 2. Act as examiner in charge for examinations of complex or problem financial institutions or investigations of more difficult complaints. As directed, assist in managing contracts of outside accountants/vendors used to perform trust account examinations of licensees. 3. Investigate unlicensed activity. 4. Assist with training and the development of examination procedures. 5. Provide technical expertise to management and assist in training as needed, including making presentations at Board or industry association meetings as requested. 6. Answer questions and inquiries from the public or regulated institutions relative to the statutes, rules and established policies and procedures. 7. Assist with consumer services outreach presentations that involve Chapter 497. 8. Perform related duties, including utilization of equipment, required for the position. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 Nearest Major Market:Tampa