Senior Financial Analyst: Utility Rates & Planning

Vallecitos Water District; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallecitos Water District in San Marcos, California, seeks a skilled financial analyst to conduct complex analyses, rate studies, and long-range financial planning within a public agency context. You will develop and maintain financial models, assess rate adequacy, prepare regulatory reports, and present findings to the CFO, Board, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance and accurate data integration.

This role requires independent judgment, data mining skills, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, public administration, or closely related field; four years of auditing/financial analysis experience preferred for public agencies.
• Experience with rate studies and regulatory reporting is desirable.
• Ability to prepare clear financial reports and present findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex financial, rate, and long-range planning analyses; evaluates internal controls and compliance with regulations.
• Develops and maintains financial models; analyzes data from multiple sources; prepares dashboards and reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Rate studies

Data analysis

Public speaking

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/public administration

Tools

ODBC

SSRS

SQL

MS Access

Job description

Vallecitos Water District in San Marcos, California, seeks a skilled financial analyst to conduct complex analyses, rate studies, and long-range financial planning within a public agency context. You will develop and maintain financial models, assess rate adequacy, prepare regulatory reports, and present findings to the CFO, Board, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance and accurate data integration.

This role requires independent judgment, data mining skills, and the ability to communicate