Oak Lodge Water Services District
Finance Director
Oak Lodge Water Services District, Salem, Oregon, United States,
Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for sustainability and public service? Oak Lodge Water Services is seeking a highly skilled Finance Director to oversee our mission forward. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for shaping financial strategy and supporting our commitment to providing clean, reliable water services to our community. If you are a results-driven professional with expertise in financial management and a dedication to enhancing public service, we invite you to apply and join us in making a meaningful impact.Responsibilities:
Direct OLWS's financial reporting and budgeting functions; monitor analysis of budget and financial variables, revenue cycle, and financial planning activities; coordinate and be responsible for financial reporting and development of financial statements and budgets.Assure the integrity of the financial work products, processes, and procedures to safeguard OLWS's assets; monitor accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and OLWS policies and practices.Direct, coordinate, and/or perform entry, processing, managing, and supervising payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing and collections, and balancing the general ledger.Ensure ethical and lawful accounting and financial practices.Prepare financial reports and long-term forecasting. Assist in establishing rate forecasts, develop and maintain administrative and financial policies and procedures, and conduct operational analyses and other special studies.Provide proactive information and recommendations to the management team on budget and financial matters based on projections, forecasting, and related analyses.Work with professional advisors including management, consultants, bond counsel, financial and other advisors. Collaborate with the Special Districts Association of Oregon, PERS, and employees and management staff from other districts and local governments.Effectively manage and direct the work of the administration team according to Oak Lodge Water Services’ team philosophy and continuously work to maintain a team environment.Present financial information to the Board of Directors and Budget Committees of OLWS, NCCWC, and CRWP during meetings.Build and maintain an effective and efficient team within the Finance Department, providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.Maintain current working knowledge of all applicable governmental accounting and reporting standards and requirements through experience, networking, and direct continuing education.Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of a 4-year college or university degree in public or business administration, finance, or a related field; and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience, at least two of which involve supervision or management of financial staff; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public utility or government agency is preferred.Special Qualifications: (Licensure or Certification)
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred. Possession of a valid Oregon driver’s license required. Knowledge of Oregon Budget Law, generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to government, Government Accounting Standards Board Statements and Standards, investing, debt management, rate setting, revenue and expenditure forecasting, and related activities. Knowledge of progressive leadership and supervisory practices with a proven ability to work successfully through and with others to accomplish daily tasks and short- and long-term objectives. Knowledge of and ability to lead organizational change. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills. The ability to efficiently and swiftly operate personal and networked computers and software programs. The ability to work effectively with internal and external customers. The skills to make effective decisions and find resolutions to customer complaints. The ability to diffuse angry or upset customers.
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Direct OLWS's financial reporting and budgeting functions; monitor analysis of budget and financial variables, revenue cycle, and financial planning activities; coordinate and be responsible for financial reporting and development of financial statements and budgets.Assure the integrity of the financial work products, processes, and procedures to safeguard OLWS's assets; monitor accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and OLWS policies and practices.Direct, coordinate, and/or perform entry, processing, managing, and supervising payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing and collections, and balancing the general ledger.Ensure ethical and lawful accounting and financial practices.Prepare financial reports and long-term forecasting. Assist in establishing rate forecasts, develop and maintain administrative and financial policies and procedures, and conduct operational analyses and other special studies.Provide proactive information and recommendations to the management team on budget and financial matters based on projections, forecasting, and related analyses.Work with professional advisors including management, consultants, bond counsel, financial and other advisors. Collaborate with the Special Districts Association of Oregon, PERS, and employees and management staff from other districts and local governments.Effectively manage and direct the work of the administration team according to Oak Lodge Water Services’ team philosophy and continuously work to maintain a team environment.Present financial information to the Board of Directors and Budget Committees of OLWS, NCCWC, and CRWP during meetings.Build and maintain an effective and efficient team within the Finance Department, providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.Maintain current working knowledge of all applicable governmental accounting and reporting standards and requirements through experience, networking, and direct continuing education.Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of a 4-year college or university degree in public or business administration, finance, or a related field; and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience, at least two of which involve supervision or management of financial staff; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public utility or government agency is preferred.Special Qualifications: (Licensure or Certification)
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred. Possession of a valid Oregon driver’s license required. Knowledge of Oregon Budget Law, generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to government, Government Accounting Standards Board Statements and Standards, investing, debt management, rate setting, revenue and expenditure forecasting, and related activities. Knowledge of progressive leadership and supervisory practices with a proven ability to work successfully through and with others to accomplish daily tasks and short- and long-term objectives. Knowledge of and ability to lead organizational change. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills. The ability to efficiently and swiftly operate personal and networked computers and software programs. The ability to work effectively with internal and external customers. The skills to make effective decisions and find resolutions to customer complaints. The ability to diffuse angry or upset customers.
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