Utility Chief Financial Officer - El Paso Water
El Paso Water, TX
El Paso Water (EPWater) is a non-profit, municipal public utility providing regional water, wastewater, and stormwater services to a population of approximately 854,000, or 96% of the City and County population.
EP Water is seeking a Utility Chief Financial Officer to be responsible for the strategic oversight and coordination of financial and support service operations including Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, Property and Treasury Management, Cashiering, Purchasing and Contracts Administration, and Asset Management. The CFO is responsible for providing oversight of three Utility Assistant CFOs and total approved FY2024-25 budgets of $889 million for the Water and Wastewater Utility and $99.4 million for the Municipal Drainage Utility. The current operating budget for the CFO’s portfolio is $6.4 million.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration or related field, and eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting or financial management to include four (4) years in a municipal or government agency or utility, and four years management or supervisory experience. Preferred candidates should be recognized as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or a Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM). The selected candidate must be bondable.
The starting salary for this position will be $132,000 - $201,000 DOE/DOQ. The comprehensive benefits package includes a vehicle allowance, enrollment in the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust and deferred compensation plan, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, tuition reimbursement, as well as vacation, personal days, and sick leave. Employees also enjoy twelve (12) paid holidays annually, and access to a wellness program. The CFO is required to establish residency within the County of El Paso, with potential relocation assistance available.
Qualified candidates are asked to apply by Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4559872
For more information, please email Art.Davis@bakertilly.com or call 816-868-7042.