Finance Supervisor

American Water Works Association; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

East Valley Water District seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to join our team, focusing on government accounting practices and using accounting software to support district operations. The ideal candidate will lead staff, drive process improvements, and collaborate across departments to achieve organizational goals while maintaining high integrity and accuracy.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/public administration and at least four

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible government finance and accounting experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory/lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster accountability within the finance team.
• Provide guidance and direction to staff across departments.
• Utilize accounting software to accomplish district goals and reporting.
• Support ongoing business process improvement and collaboration to meet organizational objectives.

Skills

General accounting

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/fin/ba/pa

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

EVWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE DISTRICT

East Valley Water District was incorporated in 1954 under County Water District Laws. We provide water and sanitary sewer services to the City of Highland and the eastern portions of the City of San Bernardino, with a service population of approximately 108,000.

Recently online, the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC) is a state-of-the-art facility in San Bernardino that provides a sustainable new water supply to the region. Capable of recycling up to 8 million gallons a day, the SNRC recharges the local Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin, produces renewable electricity, and creates new opportunities for the surrounding community.

East Valley Water District is an innovative, mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional water and wastewater services. With a commitment to leadership, partnership, and stewardship, the District takes a proactive approach to protecting and enhancing water resources for the community. Employees here are empowered to drive meaningful change, work with cutting-edge technology, and develop solutions that support a resilient, reliable water future. The District values staff empowerment, offering team members a chance to grow professionally in a positive, supportive culture. East Valley Water District offers more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to contribute to essential services that make a lasting impact on the community and environment.

VISION

East Valley Water District aspires to be a beacon of excellence and innovation within the water industry. Through visionary leadership, we strive for a sustainable, transparent, and accountable future.

MISSION

Provide our community with exceptional water and wastewater services by prioritizing sustainability, efficiency, innovation, and ongoing collaboration.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The District is seeking a team-oriented individual committed to innovative problem solving, ongoing business process improvement, and collaborative leadership. This position requires a motivated individual who is positive, approachable and of the utmost integrity, with the ability to lead by example, foster accountability, and support the professional growth and development of team members.

A detail-oriented candidate possessing excellent time management and organizational skills will do well in this position. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable on general accounting practices and principles with the ability to utilize accounting software applications to accomplish the goals of the District’s Finance Team. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable providing guidance and direction to staff, coordinating competing priorities, and working collaboratively across departments to support the District’s overall goals and objectives.

Candidates must possess education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related field. and possess a valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and Four (4) years’ progressively responsible professional gov-ernment finance and accounting program experience in including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.