Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $116,458 - $145,573/annually
The deadline to submit applications is August 30, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES & 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, engineering, economics or other directly related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in utility rate setting.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

A Certified Public Accountant License is desirable.

This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Knowledge:

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.

Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials.

handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.

communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

establish and fulfill goals and objectives.

prepare and deliver presentations summarizing analyses.

Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others.

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

personal computer skills including spreadsheet and word-processing software applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.

occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; vision for reading, interpreting, and preparing reports and data analysis; hand/eye coordination for operation of computer.

speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

Works in a clean, comfortable environment.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer and standard office equipment.