Senior Business Manager - Police

Senior Business Manager - Police

Salary

$89,862.10 - $143,779.35 Annually

Location

North Port, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202600099

Department

Finance Department

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

General Description

The Police Senior Business Manager oversees the daily operations of the Business Division and provides director to Executive Staff, including accounting, financial and legal operations of the Police Department. This position will continually assess the financial objectives and goals of the police department and will provide strategies to improve budget and operational performance. This position reports to the Finance Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees preparation of the police department budget reports, plans, and projections.
• Oversees preparation and control of annual operating and capital improvement budgets by compiling and analyzing financial data in cooperation with the finance department.
• Overseas preparation of schedule and cost information and budget related documents.
• Analyzes current and anticipated revenue expenditures, continuing costs, and other relevant data.
• Analyzes and evaluates short and long range departmental operational, and capital budgetary requests.
• Performs professional accounting and financial analysis on all business aspects of the Police Department.
• Conducts cost analysis and budget impact studies and surveys.
• Overseas preparation of multi-year budgets and projections.
• Consults with and assists command staff in the formulation, analysis, review, and control of individual Bureau budgets.
• Coordinates work schedules of employees under his or her direction to assure deadlines are met and prompt and efficient internal and external services are provided.
• Directs plans organizes manages and supervises all activities of personnel involved in the business division.
• Acts as a liaison between the business division and external business partners.
• Performs annual review of contracts and memorandums of understanding.
• Configures and oversees the financial aspect of projects.
• Oversees all Legal requests for the police department to review and obtain proper interpretations of the laws, rules and regulations affecting department functions, grant requirements and development.
• Oversees the financial aspect of dedicated assets.
• Coordinates responses for public records requests relating to the police department.
• Performs advanced administrative/professional support functions; work involves initiative and independent judgment in resolving general to complex accounting/purchasing problems and discrepancies.
• Oversees preparation and audits various FEMA documentation and serves as the police department liaison with internal and eternal agencies to ensure maximum potential reimbursement for applicable incidents.
• Designs and develops accounting forms, controls, systems and procedures to promote more effective and efficient operations within the police department.
• Participates in the selection, promotion, appraisal and discipline of Business Division personnel.
• Oversees, manages and reports Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) payroll changes and consults with Executive Staff on recommended contract changes.
• Oversees grant opportunities and grant management pertaining to police department projects.
• Manages the training of all personnel involved in the areas of responsibility.
• Oversees preparation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Oversees preparation of comprehensive annual operational budget and a give-year capital improvement projects budget for the Administration Bureau.
• Monitors and controls accounting and expenditure for bureaus to assure compliance with established and projected budget(s), i.e., records management, purchase requisitions, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining daily work hours, time off requests in the ExecuTime program, to include approving hours bi-weekly in a timely manner.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures and ability to effectively apply such knowledge.
• Skill in leadership and management, to include team building and motivational skills.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in use of computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and to prepare, present and implement complex financial reports, statements and department budget.
• Ability to effectively supervise administrative staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) and to understand, interpret and carry out instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate with other City employees, city departments and outside agencies.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to use computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word and the City's computer systems.
• Ability to research and prepare documents and reports, compose letters, and memoranda.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with departmental rules, regulations and policy.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage daily work assignments, special assignments and ensure task completion.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) is preferred.
• ·Four (4) years of professional accounting or municipal government experience, preferably in the field of government accounting in a regulatory environment, including three (3) years in an administrative and supervisory capacity.

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.

Will be required to submit to a State and National Criminal Background Investigation.

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.

Aetna - Health Insurance

The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.

Cigna Dental- Dental Insurance

The Citys dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.

EyeMed Vision Care - Vision Insurance

The Citys vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.

Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance

The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.

Cigna - Short Term Disability

The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.

E-Flex - Flexible Spending Account

A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctors prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.

Trustmark- Supplemental Polices

Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.

LifeLock Benefit Solutions

Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.

ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans

The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.

Florida Retirement System - FRS

Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.

Cigna - Employee Assistance Program

The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.

VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance

The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.

Florida Prepaid College Board

Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.

Educational Assistance Program

Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).

Paid Holidays

The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.

Sick Leave Incentive

Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.

Personal Leave

Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.

Bereavement Leave

Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".

Employer City of North Port

Address 4970 City Hall Blvd

North Port, Florida, 34286

Phone (941) 429-7200

Website http://www.northportfl.gov