Fiscal Manager - Utilities MC

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The Fiscal Manager serves as a liaison to the Utilities accounting unit to oversee the financial, budgetary, and procurement activities of the Utilities Enterprise Department; ensures the accuracy of transactions between the Utilities billing system and the City’s general ledger; participates in the revenue forecasting and financial reporting activities for all Utilities funds; ensures that policies and procedures are in compliance with City ordinance, state statutes, regulatory authorities and federal laws;

and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.

Education / higher education:
Bachelor's Degree

For required college degrees, applicable field(s) of study:
Accounting or Finance or related field.

Minimum number of years of directly related experience:
Four years of experience in Utility or Enterprise Fund accounting, or equivalent. In lieu of a degree, incumbent must possess eight years of experience.

Education and/or experience preferences:
Experience with financial statement preparation and supervisory experience preferred.

Driver’s License requirement:
Infrequent Driver -- Regular Driver's License Required Endorsements: none

Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Required certifications, licenses or registrations:
None

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: CPA or CPA Candidate, CGFM

Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of governmental accounting and budgeting, enterprise fund management; understanding of basic governmental financial statements; the principles and practices of public administration, government organization and the principles and techniques of financial, statistical and procedures analysis.

Skills:

Must be able to type rapidly and accurately enough to successfully produce documents/spreadsheets, communicate via e‑mail, or perform data entry as necessary to accomplish the essential functions of the position. Use of technology, equipment and software typically used in the office environment. Perform complex accounting and financial functions, including budget preparation and administration of large and complex budgets, fixed asset management, inventory management, and financial analysis.

Effective interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and personnel management. Effective planning and time management skills.

Abilities:
Organize and prepare reports. Read and interpret documents such as regulatory documents, ordinances, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Implement financial practices as deemed appropriate. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Analyze and assess processes and operational needs, adjusting as appropriate. Apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Internal:
Serves as liaison between Utilities and Financial Services Departments. Works with directors of the Financial Services and Utilities Departments, division managers, other city departments, City Manager, and City Attorney in the management of fiscal matters related to the Utilities Enterprise. Maintains harmonious, courteous, and understanding relationships, while fostering a collaborative teamwork environment. External:
Works with the City’s Contract Operator for the Utility Department, state and federal officials.

Level of independent decision making:
High--incumbent is expected to analyze complex situations and take appropriate action

Budgetary/Financial/Asset accountability:
Lo…