Senior Public Utilities Finance Manager

Howard County Government; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Government in Maryland seeks a seasoned finance professional to oversee the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities' operating and capital budgets. You will supervise staff, monitor expenditures, prepare forecasts, and manage financial systems and reporting to support fiscal stability and policy decisions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, five years of related experience, and strong knowledge of governmental accounting, SAP, and budgeting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience.
• Experience in governmental budgeting and financial management.
• Proficiency with SAP/COGNOS and financial reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develops, administers, and monitors the Bureau’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepares and manages monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.
• Validates estimated spending projections and coordinates monthly Cost-to-Complete submissions.
• Tracks revenue deposits and financial reporting for the Bureau.
• Supervises staff and ensures policy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Budgets

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

COGNOS

Records Management software

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

Howard County Government in Maryland seeks a seasoned finance professional to oversee the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities' operating and capital budgets. You will supervise staff, monitor expenditures, prepare forecasts, and manage financial systems and reporting to support fiscal stability and policy decisions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, five years of related experience, and strong knowledge of governmental accounting, SAP, and budgeting processes.