Deputy Director, Finance & Administration - Water Utility

City of Manchester, NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Manchester, NH seeks a Water Works Deputy Director Finance & Administration to lead all financial operations for the Water Works enterprise. The role reports to the Water Works Director and supervises finance staff, managing budgets, forecasts, and capital funding.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, MBA/CPA/CPM is preferred, and extensive experience in budgeting, accounting, and governance. Comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related.
• Six or more years of related experience in budgetary development, auditing, accounting operations, and related.
• MBA, CPA, or CPM are preferred or required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises all activities related to the Financial Division for Water Works.
• Prepares, defends, and administers Water Works budget.
• Acts as Water Works representative and may serve as Water Works Director in absence.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Public administration knowledge

Budgeting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Policy development

Cross‑department coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related

MBA

CPA

CPM

Job description

City of Manchester, NH seeks a Water Works Deputy Director Finance & Administration to lead all financial operations for the Water Works enterprise. The role reports to the Water Works Director and supervises finance staff, managing budgets, forecasts, and capital funding.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, MBA/CPA/CPM is preferred, and extensive experience in budgeting, accounting, and governance. Comprehensive benefits accompany the role.