Strategic Capital Budget Leader

California Water Service Company; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to join as Capital Budget Manager. This leadership role oversees annual capital budgets across multiple districts, reports to the Director of Capital Planning and Budgeting, and is based in CA offices including San Jose, Torrance, Chico or Bakersfield.

You will lead budgeting standards, coordinate cost estimates, and support GRC filings, with a focus on process improvement, cross-team collaboration, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in capital budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, capital portfolio management, or related fields.
• Management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, updates, forecasting, and improves company budget standards and processes.
• Oversees capital budgeting for multiple districts and subsidiaries, including GRC-related budgets.
• Leads staff, prioritizes work, conducts performance reviews, and coordinates training.
• Reviews and approves non-specific and blanket work orders with capital budget components.
• Provides cost estimating oversight and supports CPUC rate case filings.
• Presents budget data to management and board, and supports capital program communications.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

PowerPlan

Budget software

Job description

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to join as Capital Budget Manager. This leadership role oversees annual capital budgets across multiple districts, reports to the Director of Capital Planning and Budgeting, and is based in CA offices including San Jose, Torrance, Chico or Bakersfield.

You will lead budgeting standards, coordinate cost estimates, and support GRC filings, with a focus on process improvement, cross-team collaboration, and strategic planning.