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Requisition No: 880825 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST II - 41500403

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500403 

Salary:  $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2026 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Class Title: Financial Examiner/Analyst II

Position Number: 41500403

Hiring Salary: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00

**Open Competitive**

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida's gaming laws and combating illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of more than 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

The Financial Examiner/Analyst II, working under the direction of the Revenue Administrator and Chief of Revenue and Auditing, provides support to the FGCC's Office of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. The duties are as follows:

• Reconciles monthly financial reports submitted by permit holders against Central Monitoring System (CMS) data to ensure accurate calculation, payment, and reporting of applicable taxes, fees, and available credits;
• Reviews and analyzes Uniform Annual Reports (UARs), which assess the profitability and financial soundness of permit holders both individually and as an industry;
• Performs Charity/Scholarship Day audits to ensure proper financial distribution of applicable taxes and fees.  Audits include reviewing financial reports against CMS data, bank statements, general ledgers, and canceled checks.  Also, verifying that financial obligations to eligible charities are met;
• Ensures all reports meet applicable rules and statutes;
• Scans financial audits and reconciliations into OnBase, ensuring documents are legible and indexed properly;
• Compiles financial information for the Commission's Annual Report timely and accurately as assigned;
• Researches and prepares responses to information requests as needed; and
• Completes assigned training and maintains documentation for verification.

• Skills in Excel and Word. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with others while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare comprehensive reports utilizing problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to effectively use computer software and hardware and apply technical innovations to existing programs. 
• Ability to create spreadsheets and graphs. 
• Ability to learn the Central Monitoring System (CMS) and utilize the system to create reports.
• Ability to apply statutes and rules. 

• Four (4) years of professional experience in analyzing and interpreting financial data, revenue collections, conducting financial audits or reconciliations as described above; or
• An associate's degree and two (2) years of professional experience as described above; or
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

• Knowledge of pari-mutuel, cardroom, and slot operations.

To be considered for this position, responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida. This is not a telework position. The incumbent will be required to work in the Tallahassee Office.

For position-specific questions, contact Deena Shealy at Deena.Shealy@flgaming.gov.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for our Career Service (CS) employees that feature a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening and participation in direct deposit as a condition of employment. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct the background investigation.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other classification or status protected by law. The Commission does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee, or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

The Commission values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country

and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the FGCC Office of Human Resources by phone at (850) 794-8030 or by email at ADA.Coordinator@flgaming.gov.  The FGCC requires that applicants provide notification in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.