Financial Director

Monterey One Water; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey One Water is seeking a strategic Director of Finance to lead financial oversight and long-range planning for the agency. You will manage an annual budget of about $151 million, supervise multiple funds, and push ERP modernization.

The ideal candidate has government finance administration experience, strong board relations, and the ability to present data-driven analyses to the Board of Directors. This role offers a competitive salary range of $260,000–$299,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced government finance administrator with board/council relations.
• Experience modernizing financial processes and systems, including ERP implementation.
• Experience managing enterprise funding, grants, and investments.

Responsibilities

• Provide big-picture financial oversight with long-term planning and analysis, budget management, and investment strategy.
• Oversee annual budget of approximately $151 million and 14 staff (3 direct, 11 indirect).
• Communicate data-driven presentations to the Board of Directors.
• Foster collaboration and drive efficiency across the agency.

Job description

Working Together to Provide Cooperative Water Solutions

Monterey One Water is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as their new Director of Finance! As a key member of the Agency's executive team, the Director of Finance will provide big-picture financial oversight, with a focus on long-term planning and analysis, budget management, and investment strategy. They will also oversee three direct and 11 indirect staff and the Agency’s annual budget of approximately $151 million. This role is pivotal in overseeing multiple enterprise funds and ensuring the long-term financial health of M1W.

The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced government finance administrator, with a history of exceptional board/council relations and transparent communication with all levels of staff. The Director will demonstrate an ability to drive change and play a critical role in modernizing financial processes and systems, including collaborating to implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. They will have prior expertise in managing enterprise funding, grants, and investments, and will be a confident public speaker, giving data-driven presentations to the Board of Directors regarding the Agency’s finances. As a leader, they will foster an environment of collaboration and innovation, support staff, and drive the Agency toward greater efficiency. Step into a pivotal role in a dynamic and exciting water agency – apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/428e4218-4be8-4dbb-aac8-3e0690f3ab59

SALARY AND BENEFITS

An annual salary of $260,000 – $299,000 plus a generous benefits package.

"SAVe THE DATES"

Round one virtual interviews will take place on October 9th. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on October 26th.Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

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