The Department of Public Utilities is seeking a Public Utilities Services Administrator - Finance.
This position reports to the Director of Public Utilities. The individual in this position may be required to attend meetings with City Council and city leaders to answer financial and budgetary questions on behalf of the department and will maintain a close working relationship with the City Attorney’s Office, Finance Department, Budget/Management Services Department, Human Services Department, as well as Public Works related to billing and revenue collection.

The Finance Administrator will be responsible for planning for the operations of a modern, forward-thinking utility by:
• Provides all aspects of financial oversight for the billing and reconciliation of $210 million annually in customer fees and charges
• Prepares detailed financial reports for all aspects of the water and sewer enterprise fund
• Administers the Public Utilities operating budget and capital improvement program expenditures; ensures compliance with all aspects of the Master Bond Resolution
• Provides oversight of the general ledger interface to the billing system for more than 135,000 utility accounts and the corresponding accounts receivables
• Coordinates utility revenue bond sales and debt administration
• Provides analytical and strategic planning support to the utility
• Provides managerial oversight of two direct reports and support teams who perform administrative functions including accounting, contracts, accounts payable, payroll, and cashiering
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or public administration. An MBA or MPA is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, preferably within a utility or municipal environment. Specific experience with strategic planning, process improvement, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with advanced financial modeling in Excel and creating financial reporting dashboards in Power BI.
• The “Consultant” Mindset: Ability to proactively engage within teams to understand the challenges and to actively problem-solve. This is not a “back-office” role. The Finance Administrator is expected to be at the table during the earliest stages of project planning
• Experience managing the financial aspects of a medium-to-large water utility
• Experience with municipal finance, capital planning, and utility operating budgets
• Experience in creating an environment of organizational consensus regarding fiscal strategy
• Experience with strategic planning, process improvement, financial reporting, and data analysis
• Experience with interpretation and implementation of municipal policy or code and corresponding monitoring for compliance
• Experience supervising professional and clerical staff
• Experience presenting to executive leadership
• Professional certifications, such as CPA, CMA, CIA
This position is at-will, and therefore, serves at the pleasure of City leadership and is not considered part of the merit service as defined in City Code, section 2-75.
Incentives and Benefits:
• Teleworking: Ability to work from home on a periodic basis depending on your job responsibilities after the initial evaluation period.
• Generous Paid Time Off: With 15 paid holidays each year, we ensure you have ample time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Your health is our priority. Our benefits package includes access to medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Peer Support Program: Office provides a peer support team to provide resources and assist supporting the mental health of staff.
• Life Insurance Coverage: Feel secure knowing you are covered with life insurance as part of our commitment to your long-term well-being.
• Robust Retirement Benefits: We want you to have peace of mind for the future. Take advantage of our competitive retirement plan options, including a pension program, to help you plan for a comfortable retirement.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Programs: We understand the burden of student loans. Since we are public service, many employees have the potential for public service student loan forgiveness programs to ease their financial journey.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Whether you're pursuing a degree or continuing education, we support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement programs to assist with educational expenses.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Work Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals in a positive and inclusive environment that values teamwork, integrity, and service to the community.
Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine years in business administration or accounting, utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.