Requisition No: 873241
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - 55012085
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55012085
Salary: $121,125.02 - $142,500.02
Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
806 / TOLLS FINANCIAL SERVICES
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: CARLA INGRAM
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-264-3193
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Carla.Ingram@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY: $5,480.77 /biweekly / $142,500.02/annually
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:
Deputy Chief Financial Officer /Chief Financial Officer / Tolls Financial Services
In this dynamic role, you will serve as the Deputy CFO for FDOT’s Florida Turnpike Enterprise. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Deputy CFO occupies a high‑profile leadership position within Finance and is involved in all aspects of the Enterprise's business, including budget, operations, and customer experience.The primary responsibilities of this position include overseeing all Turnpike System accounting functions, monitoring general ledger activity, preparing and reviewing interim and annual financial statements, and coordinating audits and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The role ensures compliance with GAAP, DOT rules, Florida Statutes, bond resolutions, and quality assurance requirements.Additional responsibilities include managing accounting staff, overseeing invoice processing, procurement card programs, property accounting, and work program encumbrances. The position also conducts financial and economic analyses for Turnpike projects, coordinates with the Division of Bond Finance and bond rating agencies, develops departmental policies and procedures, and supports the acquisition of contractual and professional services to meet Enterprise goals.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
Turnpike Enterprise
MP 263, Bldg. 5315 Ocoee, FL 34761
Annual Salary:
$142,500.02
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Directs the monitoring of Department general and subsidiary ledger transactions and balances. Directs the preparation of the Turnpike System's interim and annual financial statements and supporting schedules for use by management and external users such as the Division of Bond Finance and bond rating agencies (e.g., Standard & Poor's). Acts as the final reviewer for the Turnpike's financial statements and serves as the primary lead in all coordination efforts with the external independent auditors in the completion of the annual financial statement audit. Oversees the production and review of the Turnpike System's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Interprets and implements accounting pronouncements and standards, establishing financial reporting policies and procedures, and ensures that the Turnpike System's financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Directs and assists staff to ensure that all Turnpike accounting and financial records are prepared in a timely manner and meet all necessary requirements for accuracy, consistency and completeness. Supervises direct reports.
Oversees the management of the invoice processing staff to ensure all payments are appropriate and in compliance with DOT rules, procedures, and standards of compliance with F.S. Section 215.422, the "Payment Statute". Guides the establishment of policies regarding quality assurance that supporting documentation is complete and properly approved by the receiver of goods or services. Provides oversight of the State of Florida Visa procurement card program for all Enterprise employees to include the training of Enterprise personnel statewide. Establishes policies to ensure compliance with DOT rules and procedures.
Conducts preliminary economic feasibility tests for proposed Turnpike expansion projects in accordance with F.S. Section 338.223 (1)(a) and 338.2275 (2). Prepares financial analysis of project alternatives. Performs return on investment and net present value calculation for potential projects, as needed, including both new construction and existing toll facility acquisition scenarios.
Coordinates with the Division of Bond Finance in the development of Official Statements for the issuance of new debt and refunding debt. Plans and accounts for the use of bond proceeds to fund Work Program capital projects. Assists in coordination efforts with bond Rating Agencies regarding the Turnpike bond program and bond ratings for outstanding debt as well as new issues. Ensures that the Turnpike remains in full compliance with all bond resolution requirements including, but not limited to, continuing disclosures, annual Operating and Maintenance certification, annual Renewal & Replacement certification, minimum debt service ratio requirements, and insurance coverage requirements.
Develops all department policies and procedures. Coordinates with the various areas to establish format and shared location. Also, responsible for compliance with various Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Bond Compliance, and other governing documents.
Assists in acquisition of Contractual and Professional Services, ensuring that such services are provided in a timely manner to accomplish the goals of the Enterprise and are in compliance with Florida Statutes and Department Policy.
Directs the management of the Program & Operations Accounting and the Property Accounting sections. Oversees the processing of work program encumbrances and ensures the proper inventorying and Accounting for state property.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Other Job-Related Requirements:
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s
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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
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