Utility Fiscal Services Division Manager

The City of Bryan is accepting applications for Division Manager of Fiscal Services. Within defined objectives from the Chief Financial Officer, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the services, budget and activities of the Fiscal Services Division of Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU).

Hiring Pay Rate:
$115,200-$145,000/year (depending on qualifications)

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
After hours as needed

• Manages BTU personnel providing accounting, financial reporting, budget preparation and maintenance of financial subsystems for BTU.
• Management responsibilities include making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination, assigning major projects and reviewing work, assisting in staff development and training, approving time, evaluating performance and addressing performance concerns, meeting with employees and management staff to identify and resolve problems, and performing other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Ensures timely closure of monthly general ledger entries, including cash ledger, payroll distribution, accounts receivable, accounts payable, work orders, and fixed asset sub-ledgers.
• Manages completion of annual audit and financial statement preparation.
• Analyzes accounting, financial and operating data to identify emerging trends, deviations from normal operations, and variances from budget.
• Ensures accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed.
• Manages BTU’s annual O&M and Capital budget process.
• Continually reviews existing accounting practices and advises of any problems or recommends changes.
• Recommends accounting changes based on requirements to comply with GAAP, FERC, PUC, or other regulatory requirements.
• Establishes reporting formats to provide management, financial and related operational information.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and review with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Participates in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public and other departments including financial reporting, accounts payable, and payroll data.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the City’s and department’s policies and applicable laws.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field of study plus at least 10 years of professional accounting experience; OR a Master’s degree plus at least 8 years of professional accounting experience; OR a PhD plus at least 6 years of professional accounting experience
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience supervising/managing staff performing accounting or finance related functions.
• Electric utility experience and/or CPA Certification (or equivalent) is preferred, but not required.