Watershed Management, Deputy Commissioner of Finance
About The Position
Serves as the top finance and accounting officer for the Watershed Department. Provides leadership and oversight of all accounting, financial planning, and financial management operations within the department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensuring both short and long-term financial health and viability of the department; providing assurance related to the delivery of financial-related information to internal management, City Council, bond rating agencies and the department’s stakeholders; assuring proper accounting for customer billing, purchases, and other transactions; and providing financial leadership and oversight of the department’s annual financial audit.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards, and best practices in budgeting; and understanding of financial planning, budgeting, funding and capital/debt market and of best accounting practices and standards.
- Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities; fostering a collaborative work environment in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment; and communicating and interacting effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing; and to make effective presentations to City Council, management, public groups, etc.
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, public or business administration (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)
- 10 years' of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting or a related area is required
Nice To Haves
- More than 10 years' of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting or a related area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Directs management responsibility for the day-to-day operations for the following functional areas: revenue forecasting, budgeting (operations and capital), cash flow management, inter-jurisdictional billing, etc.
- Directs and prepares the department’s annual budget submission and the department’s detailed 5-year financial plan.
- Directs and manages the centralized accounting operations within the department, such as approving key journal entries, etc.
- Provides guidance, direction and assistance to internal staff and the accounting and finance staff within the Bureau of Watershed Management to resolve financial-related issues.
- Prepares ad hoc financial analysis for the Watershed Management Executive Leadership Team related to numerous topics such as fund balance analysis, etc.
- Develops and reviews schedules and client-assistance lists which support the department’s external audit.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
