MGT is pleased to collaborate with the City of Pinellas Park, FL (pop. 53,503) in search of an Assistant Administrator Management & Budget who will bring innovation, strategic insight, and a data-driven approach to financial operations. This strategic role was created as part of succession planning due to the expected retirement of the current Administrator within the next year or so. The Assistant Administrator will play a pivotal role in ensuring continuity, stability, and ongoing enhancements to the City’s financial and operational management functions.

What’s unique about this role?  The new executive leader will benefit from direct access to the current Department Head during the transition, offering a valuable opportunity for knowledge transfer, historical context, and mentorship.

The Position

This key leadership role is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the City’s financial and operational management functions. The position serves as an internal consultant to improve internal controls and operational efficiency across various municipal services.

The Assistant Administrator will oversee the City’s operating budget of 350 million dollars and a team of three including a Management & Budget Manager, Management & Budget Analyst and Sr. Staff Assistant.  The position reports to the Administrator, Management & Budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, ongoing management, and public presentation of the City’s annual budget.
• Establish budget calendars, policies, and conduct strategy sessions and workshops.
• Analyze:
  • financial and operational performance
  • expenditures, revenues, and performance metrics and prepare budget amendments.
• Conduct internal audits including financial, compliance, and performance audits and present findings and recommendations, when appropriate.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance operational processes and internal controls.

Required Competencies

• Best practice experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of municipal laws, regulations, operations and compliance.
• Expertise in accounting, budgeting, and auditing standards including Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) referred to as the “yellow book”.
• Experience in government accounting is highly preferred
• Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field. MBA is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in finance, auditing, or budgeting, including 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in local government is preferred.
• Preferred certifications include CPA, CIA, or CGFO
• Valid Florida driver’s license or license from another state for transfer within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within one year of hire.

Other Important Information

Application Instruction and Deadline Date – Qualified candidates should apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com and submit résumé, cover letter, responses to supplemental questions and contact information for five or more supervisory and/or professional references online by Monday, November 17, 2025.

Confidential questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to: Joan Walko, MGT Senior Consultant, (410) 499-9586

Salary range for the position is $93,000 to $142,000. Hiring range will be up to $134,650 depending on qualifications.

Relocation assistance is available for this position, which also includes an annual automobile allowance of $900.

Florida Sunshine Laws – Please be aware that all aspects of this recruitment are open to public records requests throughout the process.

Employee Benefits – The City offers an exceptionally competitive benefits package including paid holidays and personal days, vacation, sick leave, other types of leave, short term disability, group medical & dental, life insurance, employee assistance program, and free access to recreation facilities.  More specific information can be found at Pinellas Park Employee Benefits Summary

The City of Pinellas Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Employment with the City of Pinellas Park is at-will and subject to the drug-free workplace policy.

Veteran's Preference is given according to Florida Law. Please answer the supplemental questions and attach a copy of your DD214 and service-related disability documentation (if applicable) to your application prior to the job posting closing date.  If confidential information (E.g. social security number) appears on your form, please make a copy and redact only that information prior to submission.