Strategic Capital Budget Manager - Water Utility

California Water Service Group; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group is seeking a Capital Budget Manager to oversee the annual capital budgeting process for all districts and subsidiaries. The role reports to the Director of Capital Planning and Budgeting and is based in CA offices in San Jose, Torrance, Chico or Bakersfield.

Responsibilities include maintaining budget standards, forecasting, and managing the cost estimating program, with interaction across districts and departments for capital projects and GRC filings.

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.
• CPA is desirable; valid California driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual capital budget process for Cal Water districts and subsidiaries.
• Forecast and administer budgets, and support GRC filings and capital cost estimating.
• Coordinate with staff and consultants to gather project data and estimate investments.
• Prepare presentations to Company Officers and Board on capital programs.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Engineering etc

Tools

PowerPlan

Job description

California Water Service Group is seeking a Capital Budget Manager to oversee the annual capital budgeting process for all districts and subsidiaries. The role reports to the Director of Capital Planning and Budgeting and is based in CA offices in San Jose, Torrance, Chico or Bakersfield.

Responsibilities include maintaining budget standards, forecasting, and managing the cost estimating program, with interaction across districts and departments for capital projects and GRC filings.