Chief of Accounting and Finance

PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ON OUR WEBSITE AS WELL: https://www.gswsa.com/employment.cfm.

CHIEF OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Oversees the Accounting and Finance Department and the Purchasing Department, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over all division personnel.

Prepares annual operating budget for Accounting and Finance Division; monitors and controls expenditures to operate within budget;

Develops and implements the two-year operating and capital budgets, making estimates and projections for revenues and rates; Updates the five-year operating and capital budgets; Prepares supporting information for presentation and approval by the Board of Directors;

Completes revenue, funding and rate projections for the 20-year plan;

Updates rate and specific fee calculations bi-annually;

Reviews analysis of accounting for capital assets and coordinates an internal audit of assets by department;

Monitors annual inventory count and reviews the related adjustments to the general ledger

Oversees fiscal year-end Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, including the MD&A, Letter of Transmittal, footnotes, as well as supplemental and statistical schedules;

Oversees completion of audit conducted by an independent auditor; creating a timeline and scheduling field work, organizing and reviewing work papers used as support for year-end statements;

Provides necessary information to actuary for the completion of the annual study for OPEB Liability estimates and makes monthly deposits to the trust;

Provides all schedules and support required for the completion of the annual Health Care Benefit Plan financial statements and audit completed by the independent auditor;

Prepares and presents monthly financial updates to the Board of Directors;

Oversees bi-weekly payroll, balancing quarterly and annual report, and processing W-2’s;

Oversees accounts payable and annual issuance of 1099’s after reviewing annual vendor payments over $600 and verifying TIN on file correlates with the IRS;

Analyzes investment opportunities for excess cash on hand;

Develops requests for proposals on Investment Management, Auditing and Cash Management Banking Services;

Manages debt liability, issuing new and refunding existing bond issuances when needed;

Updates the Official Statement for bond issuances, creates rating agency update presentation, and analyzes investment options for new funds;

Files annual continuing disclosure requirements for operating data;

Oversees completion of SRF loan applications and reimbursements, as well as reimbursements for grant funding

Guides Davis Bacon compliance and other federal reporting requirements;

Directs the initiation and completion of FEMA documentation and reimbursements;

Manages the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheet and statement of cash flows;

Reviews and approves the Special Purpose District application for submission to the Secretary of State;

Oversees the annual unclaimed property submission to the Secretary of State;

Approves monetary changes to purchase orders in excess of 5% of the original contract amount;

Ensures purchasing programs follow Board approved policies;

Establishes and ensures general safety guidelines are followed by division personnel;

Performs other related tasks as required.

Comprehensive knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing utility finance practices and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in a public utility; ability to evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; ability to prepare informative financial reports; ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with division chiefs, GSWSA customers, and officials; ability to formulate long-range fiscal planning; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to stand, walk and to sit for extended periods of time, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., reach, bend, stoop, kneel, handling objects with hands and/or fingers and other varying physical requirements.

Bachelors in Accounting from an accredited college or university, Master’s in Business Administration or Accounting, and 8 years of experience in finance administration including 5 years of supervisory experience. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN IN THE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT. THE SALARY RANGE IS $123,323.20 - $203,486.40. THE DEADLINE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS 5:00PM, MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025. PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ON OUR WEBSITE AS WELL: https://www.gswsa.com/employment.cfm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $123,323.20 per year

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Work Location: In person