Financial Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $61,609.60 - $76,107.20 Annually
Location : 100 ESLINGER WAY, SANFORD, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 01141
Department: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Location: FISCAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Classified Service: No
General Description
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, BUDGET
This position involves a skilled financial professional responsible for performing advanced business and budgetary analysis to support the development, coordination, monitoring, and management of the Sheriff's Office annual financial budget, including personal services, operating, and capital budgets.
REQUIRED DOCUMENT
Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of August 18, 2026.
Typical Duties
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

• Coordinates and participates in the development of the Sheriff's Office annual budget, including personal services, operating, and capital budgets.
• Provides analytical support, fiscal insight, and guidance to agency departments throughout the budget development, implementation, and monitoring processes.
• Collaborates with department management to align budget requests with the organizational goals and priorities.
• Coordinates and participates in the preparation of the Sheriff's Office Five-Year Capital Improvement and Capital Fleet Plans and related annual updates.
• Performs variance analysis and adjustments to budgets via budget transfers and amendments.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures to verify funding sufficiency, compliance with financial controls, and adherence to approved budgets.
• Participates in revenue and expenditure projections, long-range financial planning, and policy development.
• Prepare clear and concise financial reports, including budgetary status updates, revenue/expenditure forecasts, and recommendations for action.
• Monitors the Sheriff's Office personnel position control system to ensure budgeted staffing aligns with approved allocations.
• Exercises independent judgment when planning, implementing, revising, and maintaining budgets and when preparing financial reports, while receiving general supervision and guidance from the Comptroller and Director of Fiscal Services.
• Reviews and recommends changes to fees, rates, and revenue structures.
• Analyzes and interprets complex financial data; prepares forecasts, reports, and recommendations; and evaluates variances to ensure efficient use of resources and compliance with policies and agency priorities.
• Prepares and presents analytical reports, dashboards, and budget documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of performance measurement systems, dashboards, and workload analysis tools.
• Develops, reviews, and recommends updates to budgetary guidelines, financial procedures, and internal controls.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required
• Experience - Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in Budget Development, Accounting, Auditing, or Finance, preferably in a governmental environment
• Skills - Strong experience in budgetary preparation and knowledge of GAAP, proficiency in accounting and Microsoft software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, PowerPoint), excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, financial reporting, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and interpersonal skills, including collaboration and communication
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory for the performance of an employee's duties for this position, including scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.
Extensive knowledge of budget, financial reports, and financial system management practices and principles. Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic, and modern office practices. Considerable knowledge of office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to maintain records and filing systems in an orderly and consistent manner; to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion; to make decisions based on factual data; to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, interagency personnel, and the general public; to multi-task and work efficiently under tight deadlines with careful attention to detail.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment for this position is an office setting. The role performs most illustrative duties in a sedentary position. Work is generally performed during normal business hours, although the role may be required to work on any schedule that fulfills the needs of the position.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Mostly sedentary work, but some standing and walking; constant use of a computer
Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work
Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching
Emotional/Psychological-Frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration
Special Requirements-Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and exhibit integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime
Please direct any questions to:
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford FL 32773
kstapp@seminolesheriff.org
(407) 665-6839
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.
Candidates must also comply with the Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including:
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Full-time employees accrue 200 hours of PTO per year, which increases over time based on length of service with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), and is utilized for both sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays plus a paid personal day off annually.
Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplementary Insurance Plans
SCSO pays 100% for full-time employee-only Medical and Dental coverage through UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Full-time employees can also cover themselves and eligible dependents under one of three options of comprehensive Medical and Dental insurance for an additional charge. One of the Medical options is a Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Plan, which offers a tax-advantaged way to save and pay for qualified medical expenses. SCSO also offers Vision and supplementary UHC Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization coverages at an additional cost to the employee.
UHC creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided:
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
SCSO provides for full-time employees' Basic Life insurance at no cost to employees, which includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, with coverage equal to one time the employee's annual salary. SCSO also offers Voluntary Life insurance for employees, spouses, and/or children at a minimal cost to the employee. Sworn and certified personnel are provided with additional Line-of-duty Death benefits at no cost.
Temporary Disability (TDB) and Long-term Disability Insurance
SCSO pays for Long-term Disability coverage for all full-time employees. In lieu of Short-term Disability insurance, employees are provided a Temporary Disability Benefit (TDB) leave designed to assist employees who are unable to work due to certain defined circumstances such as Maternity/Paternity Leave, Catastrophic Medical Conditions, or a serious Minor Child Illness. The TDB benefit provides employees 65% of their normal pay for a limited time in order to protect their standard of living in a time of need. Employees may choose to utilize their accrued PTO to make up the other 35% of their normal pay while on approved TDB Leave.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
SCSO offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for various, qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. FSA accounts can pay for medical expenses the employee or the employee's dependents incur even if they are not enrolled in SCSO's medical insurance plan.
Educational Assistance
SCSO's Educational Assistance Program is designed to financially assist full-time employees in good standing who have completed their initial new hire probationary period and are pursuing a college-level degree (i.e. Associates, Bachelors, Graduate Certificate, Masters, Professional Graduate and Doctoral). The program provides up to a $4,000 annual allowance on a reimbursement basis for college-level courses when grade requirements are met.
Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can choose to participate in a Nationwide 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which allows employees to put aside pre-tax money from each paycheck toward retirement. Contributions are tax-deferred, meaning employees do not pay income taxes on the contributions or earnings until they retire and/or begin to take payments from the account. An after-tax Nationwide Roth contribution plan is also available.
Retirement Plans
SCSO participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers two plans for all full-time and part-time employees: The Pension Plan and the Investment Plan. Under each plan, employees contribute a small percentage of their gross salary toward the plan and the SCSO contributes, as well. These contribution percentages are subject to change annually based on the FRS guidelines and are not determined by the SCSO. For more details, please visit
The Pension Plan is a traditional defined benefit retirement pension plan. Employees are vested after reaching a certain number of years of service at any age (currently eight years of service) or after reaching a pre-designated age with a minimum number of years of service. The benefit an employee receives at retirement is calculated using a formula based on the employee's age, FRS membership class, years of FRS service, and an average of the highest years of salary. The State Board of Administration invests all Pension Plan assets. At retirement, distributions are made in monthly installments and are guaranteed for the employee's lifetime.
The Investment Plan is a defined contribution retir