Division Finance Officer

National Association of Clean Water Agencies; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement & training

Genesee County Defined Benefit pension

Job summary

Genesee County Water and Waste Services is seeking a Division Finance Officer to lead accounting, utility billing, budgeting, and auditing operations in Flint Township, MI. The role requires strong supervisory and financial management skills and a focus on regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing annual budgets, monitoring financial statements, and coordinating with MIS and other departments. The position emphasizes collaboration and adherence to municipal accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related area.
• Advanced degree in related discipline desirable; CPA preferred.
• CPFO required or must obtain within one year of hire.
• Eight or more years of governmental accounting and finance experience including supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day accounting, utility billing, budgeting, purchasing, payroll and auditing functions.
• Oversees compliance with governmental accounting principles and regulatory standards.
• Prepares annual budgets and financial statements; assists with audits.
• Coordinates budget process and provides guidance to management.
• Serves as a financial resource to management, staff, and external consultants.

Skills

Staff management

Accounting

Budgeting

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Advanced degree desirable

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desirable

CPFO certification desirable

Job description

There is one (1) opening for a DivisionFinance Officer at Genesee County Water and Waste Services in Flint Township,MI.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Managesand participates in the day-to-day activities of the staff responsible for theadministration of the Division's accounting, utility billing, budgeting,purchasing, payroll, and auditing functions; oversees compliance withgovernmental accounting principles and regulatory standards

BENEFITPACKAGE:

Benefitpackage includes paid medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. PaidHolidays, paid vacation time, paid training and tuition reimbursement.Employees of GCDC-WWS are members of the Genesee County Defined Benefit pensionplan. For more information on benefits please visit www.gcdcwws.com or contact the Division HRDepartment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managesthe day-to-day activities and staff responsible for administration of theDivision’s accounting, utility billing, payroll and purchasing functions. Duties include hiring, training, counseling,evaluating staff performance, and when necessary disciplining and/ordischarging staff.
• Assumesresponsibility for administration and maintenance of the central accountingsystem. Monitors compliance withgenerally accepted municipal governmental accounting principles and practices;initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Overseesand participates in preparation for the annual audit.
• Assumesresponsibility for development of the Division’s annual capital and operatingbudgets; coordinates the budget process providing assistance and guidance tomanagement as needed.
• Overseesand participates in preparation of financial statements, cost reports,statements of receipts/expenditures, and other management informationaldocumentation as required.
• Servesas a resource to management, staff, and external consultants on variousfinancial and budgetary matters.
• Workscooperatively and effectively maintains communication with MIS staff tomaintain a variety of computer based accounting and billing systems
• Workscooperatively and maintains communication with other departments, customers andexternal parties to coordinate activities, resolve problems and exchangeinformation.
• Attendsand participates in various internal and external meetings; performs relatedtasks as required.
• Maintainscurrent knowledge of generally accepted municipal governmental accountingprinciples and practices.
• Participateswith consultants, counselors, and other professionals in preparing documentsand reports in anticipation of selling bonds and other financing instruments.
• Assistswith the development of departmental budgets; works with all other cost centersto assure compliance with approved expenditures
• Performsother duties as assigned.

JOBQUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’sdegree in Accounting, Finance or related area.
• Advanceddegree in a related discipline is desirable, as is registry as a CertifiedPublic Accountant.
• CPFOrequired or must obtain within one year of hire.
• Eightor more years of related governmental accounting and finance experienceincluding supervision of professional staff.
• Managerialand supervisory skills are necessary to adequately manage assigned stafffunctions.
• Interpersonalskills are necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form,with all levels of staff, customers, auditors, and others. The incumbent is also required to handleproblem situations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner.
• Analyticalability and mathematical aptitude are necessary to forecast financialrequirements and prepare financial analyses.
• Writtenand computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation.
• Mentalability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, work on tasksrequiring accuracy and attention to detail, and meet ongoing deadlines.
• Physicalability to work for extended periods of time at a computer.
• Musthave a valid Michigan driver’s license and qualify to drive a Division vehiclein compliance with the Division Driver Policy

WORKINGENVIRONMENT:

• Normaloffice environment with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust, and thelike.
• Thisposition shall not work remotely or virtually.