Manager of Water Pricing and Revenue

City of Aurora

2d•$101,268 - $126,585•Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical, analytical, and statistical work to implement utility rate structures and fees with minimal supervision for the city Water and Wastewater utilities. Includes preparation of rate studies, forecasts and technical costs-of-service studies and long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, engineering, economics or other directly related field.
At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in utility rate setting.
Expert level knowledge of Excel, including experience with macros, proficient in financial modeling as it relates to rates, fee setting and long-term financial forecasts, analyzing trends and determining rate impacts.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of accounting particularly in a government enterprise or other utility.
Knowledge of other common office software products.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and fulfill goals and objectives.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations summarizing analyses.
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Personal computer skills including spreadsheet and word-processing software applications.

Nice To Haves

A Certified Public Accountant License is desirable.

Responsibilities

Independently develops processes, procedures, and tools for rate setting.
Researches and prepares cost of service studies for fee setting.
Analyze and calculate rates and rate adjustments for the city Water and Wastewater utility.
Prepares rate case studies and analysis for rate increases.
Updates and designs rate scenarios for Water and Wastewater
Compile financial and rate information and data, analyzing trends and determining rate impacts.
Provides training and assigns tasks to other business services staff in the area of rate analysis and information gathering.
Projects long-range revenue and expense requirements and forecasts.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities