Full-time position available with the Water Department, Finance Division located at 4800 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $7,268-$10,902/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 7, 2025
Responsibilities
- Manages and supervises financial operations in the Water Department.
- Develops and maintains financial models and reporting systems to ensure accurate tracking of revenue, expenses, and performance against budget.
- Prepares and presents monthly and annual financial reports for senior management, governing boards, and external auditors and other entities.
- Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including financial reporting requirements.
- Supports the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Supervises and mentors the fiscal services team, providing training and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborates with external auditors to support the annual audit process and resolve any audit issues.
- Provides financial guidance and analysis to senior leadership on utility operations and capital planning.
- Participates in the development of strategic long-term financial plans for the water utility, including capital improvement plans and rate-setting strategies.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related subject area; and 5 (OR an accredited Master's degree in the mentioned fields and 4) years professional experience of a progressively responsible nature in corporate or municipal finance including but not limited to accounting, banking, billing and collections, debt and investment portfolio management, financial reporting, development review, and projecting and monitoring tax and fee activities, including 2 years' experience managing financial projects and/or programs.
Preference given for an accredited Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of financial management experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a utility or public sector environment; strong knowledge of utility financial practices, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements; proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite; excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Other Information
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