Finance & Administrative Services Manager

American Water Works Association; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical and dental benefits

Healthcare HRA

Retiree health

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Wellness HRA

Job summary

Truckee Sanitary District (TSD) is seeking a Finance and Administrative Manager to plan, manage, and direct finance and customer services operations. This leadership role oversees budgeting, contract administration, and related programs, ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

Under the General Manager, you will guide staff, implement financial systems, and collaborate with other departments to enhance efficiency and service quality. CalPERS benefits and generous leave are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field required; master’s preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive financial and administrative program management experience.
• Experience with public agency budget development and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and direct the District’s finance and customer services operations.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Oversee programs, projects, and special assignments; provide expert financial advice to leadership.
• Lead and develop staff to meet organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Skills

Public sector finance

Budget development

Contract administration

Leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Public Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Financial information systems

Financial system implementation

Job description

Truckee Sanitary District (TSD), formed in 1906, is an award-winning public agency responsible for the collection and conveyance of wastewater for the rapidly growing mountain community of Truckee, California, located just 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe.

The District owns and operates over 200 miles of sewer mains, 13,000 laterals, 44 pump stations, 4 buildings, and a fleet of over 40 vehicles and equipment. TSD’s workplace culture is grounded in five core values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Communication, and Service.

TSD is seeking a motivated, qualified, and experienced professional who will embrace TSD’s core values to apply for the open Finance and Administrative Manager position. Under administrative direction of the General Manager, this position plans, manages, and directs the District’s finance and customer services operations; coordinates activities with other departments for efficiency and service quality; oversees programs, projects, and special assignments; and provides expert advice to District management. This position is a manager role that oversees both Finance and Administration (customer support) and is a member of the District’s leadership team.

Our ideal candidate should have a solid and demonstrated background in public agency finance and governmental accounting along with extensive experience in public agency budget development, and contract administration. They will have knowledge of financial information systems, implementation experience of a financial system, and related technology. They will have a high level of leadership principles including, but not limited to, the ability to select, train, supervise, motivate, develop, and evaluate staff. This position requires the ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Wage scale:

$16,943.75 - $21,115.00 monthly (salaried/exempt)

Benefits:

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Classic Members 2.7% @55
PEPRA Members 2.0% @ 62
District paid medical and dental benefits for employees and their dependents
General Healthcare HRA for employee and eligible dependents
Retiree health according to vesting schedule
Vacation Leave: 200-248 hours per year
Sick Leave: 96 hours per year
$750 per year wellness HRA

Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in finance, business or public administration, or equivalent is required. A relevant master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible financial and administrative program management experience.