Financial Manager – Utility Services

Essential Functions
Plans, organizes, and directs financial accounting and reporting functions
Manages and coordinates the activities of the Administration Division staff
Prepares and monitors departmental budget
Projects future expenditures and revenues
Prepares and monitors capital improvement program information
Monitors revenue bond expenditures
Tracks expenditures and submits reports for grant funds
Coordinates financial accounting information with Financial Services staff
Coordinates and oversees establishment and payment of requisitions
Prepares reports and recommendations
Directs and coordinates rate and feasibility studies
Develops departmental goals and objectives
Develops policies and procedures
Related Tasks:
Tracks water usage, consumption patterns, revenue and expenditures; performs trending analyses
Coordinates departmental inventory system
Administers the back flow prevention and private fire hydrant inspection programs
Develops presentations and reports
Completes staff performance appraisals
Coordinates and oversees human resources functions within the department
Resolve problems with system customers
Prepare recommendations on damage claims resulting from utility system damage
Reviews monthly expenditures and revenue reports and makes recommendations for remedial actions
Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

The theories, principles, and techniques of municipal finance and budgeting
The State laws and local ordinances applicable to budget preparation, approval, and administration
The functions and operation of municipal utility systems
Skilled in:
Analyzing and interpreting complex financial data
Creating queries, generating reports, and presenting financial findings
Utilizing advanced Excel features and financial software systems
Written and verbal communication
Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to:
Develop and analyze revenue and expenditure estimates
Conduct detailed research and prepare reports and findings; ability to supervise the work of subordinates
Use personal computer and financial, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and other software
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, associates, consulting engineers, and the general public
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or related field AND
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public utility and/or local government accounting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years of supervisory experience is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Reference Checks
Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check