Public Utilities Services Administrator-Finance

Job Posting End Date:

October 4, 2026

Department:

PUBLIC UTILITIES Compensation Grade:

A19

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $91,540.80 - $Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

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Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

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, CIAThis 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…