Fiscal Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Location : 2201 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 08007HB
Department: Visitor and Convention Bureau
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Description
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) is seeking an experienced and collaborative financial leader to serve as Fiscal Manager. This full-time, on-site role in downtown Fort Myers plays a critical part in safeguarding the public funds that support one of Florida's premier tourism destinations.
Working closely with the Executive Director and VCB leadership team, the Fiscal Manager oversees all fiscal operations, including TDT fund accounting, budgeting, grants, procurement, contracts, accounts payable, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and exceptional interpersonal skills, balancing compliance with customer service while strengthening processes and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do
Financial Management and Oversight

• Manage all fiscal operations for the Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB).
• Lead the accounting and reporting functions for Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenues.
• Develop, monitor, and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Administer Sports Development funding, including accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with public-sector financial regulations, laws, and County policies.
• Strengthen internal financial controls, processes, and workflows.
• Prepare, review, and present financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Grants, Procurement, and Contracts

• Supervise grant compliance, including tracking, documentation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Manage procurement activities in accordance with County purchasing policies.
• Oversee contract development, review, administration, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and related financial transactions.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fiscal team to maintain a positive, high-performing culture.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support leadership decision-making and operational excellence.
• Foster trusted working relationships through clear, effective communication.

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support operational and customer-service needs.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.
• Leverage technology to enhance efficiency and modernize financial workflows.

Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For
Minimum Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field (Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Management Information Systems, or Management)
• Two (2) years of finance-related experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, or other closely related financial work

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Five (5) years of finance-related experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, or other closely related financial work
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven ability to build collaborative cross-department relationships while ensuring strong fiscal accountability
• Experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, procurement, contracts, and grants management
• Knowledge of special revenue fund accounting, particularly in local government or destination marketing organizations
• Experience administering grants, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating audits
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, P-card administration, travel reimbursements, marketing invoicing, contract payments, and international wire transfers
• Demonstrated success leading professional staff and developing high-performing, collaborative teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities, use sound judgment, and communicate complex financial information clearly
• Experience improving financial processes through technology, automation, or workflow enhancement
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFO, or CGFM are highly desirable

Supplemental Information
Work Environment
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required to support departmental operations, meetings, and special events. Limited travel between County facilities and local meeting locations may also be required.
Why Join Us?
Join the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and play a key role in supporting one of Florida's top tourism destinations. As Fiscal Manager, you'll modernize financial processes, strengthen systems, and lead a talented team, all while making a real impact on the community. If you're energized by collaboration, innovation, and public service, this is a chance to grow your career and help shape the future of Lee County.
About the Department
The Visitor & Convention Bureau promotes Lee County as a premier travel destination. We work with hotels, restaurants, attractions, and event organizers to bring visitors to our community and support the local economy. From marketing campaigns to special events, our team helps make Lee County a great place to live. Learn more at or
About Lee County
Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
01
Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field and two (2) years of finance-related experience? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• Yes
• No

02
How many years of supervisory experience do you have? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

03
Which best describes your experience preparing or analyzing financial reports? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• No experience
• Limited experience (assisted others)
• Moderate experience (regular responsibility)
• Extensive experience (lead or primary responsibility)

04
Do you have experience with grant compliance, reconciliation, or reporting (federal, state, or private funding sources)? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• Yes
• no

05
Please select any of the following software you have experience with and are proficient using.

• E1 (JD Edwards Enterprise-One)
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• OnBase/Unity
• Tyler Munis
• NeoGov
• Kronos
• Works/BOA
• Hubble Reporting
• Simpleview CRM
• Smartsheet
• Adobe
• CivicPlus

06
This is an in-office position based at the VCB Offices in Downtown Fort Myers. The work hours and days are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule may also include evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question