Finance Supervisor

Sacbar; Highland, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

East Valley Water District is seeking a team-oriented finance professional with strong accounting expertise and leadership experience. The role focuses on guiding the finance team, improving processes, and ensuring compliant, efficient accounting practices for district services.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and have several years of government finance experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration or related field.
• 4 years progressively responsible government finance and accounting experience.
• 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team with accountability and direction.
• Coordinate competing priorities across departments to meet goals.
• Provide guidance and staff development in accounting practices and systems.

Skills

General accounting

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Job description

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.