Senior Finance Manager, Public Utilities

City of Clovis, California; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clovis, California, is seeking a qualified Public Utilities Finance Manager to plan, organize, and manage the department’s financial activities, systems, and programs including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, auditing, and grants administration.

The role requires leading professional and administrative staff, providing strategic financial guidance to the Public Utilities Director, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB in municipal finance while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• Four years professional-level experience performing accounting and financial analysis and auditing for a municipality or a business of comparable complexity with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB and related municipal finance practices.
• Understanding budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and data processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the Public Utilities Department’s financial activities, systems, and programs including budgeting, forecasting, auditing, grants administration, and fund balance management.
• Direct the work of assigned professional, technical and administrative staff and advise the Public Utilities Director on financial programs and accounts.
• Perform the most complex financial work and provide strategic financial guidance; resolve problems with judgment and adherence to policies.

Job description

The City of Clovis, California, is seeking a qualified Public Utilities Finance Manager to plan, organize, and manage the department’s financial activities, systems, and programs including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, auditing, and grants administration.

The role requires leading professional and administrative staff, providing strategic financial guidance to the Public Utilities Director, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB in municipal finance while maintaining confidentiality and