Utilities Finance & Rates Lead

City of Riverside; Riverside (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department, invites applications for the Utilities Principal Analyst to lead budget, accounting, and financial forecasting activities. The role focuses on cost of service, rate design, and economic analysis, with supervisory duties over staff and collaboration with multiple departments.

Responsibilities include developing financial models, preparing revenue forecasts, and presenting results to the Public Utilities Board and City Council.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business administration.
• Six years of governmental or commercial accounting/auditing experience.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and train staff in budgeting, forecasting, and rate design.
• Provide technical expertise in budget administration and financial analysis.
• Develop policies to improve financial and administrative operations.
• Analyze financial reports, prepare forecasts, and support audits.
• Present to the Public Utilities Board and City Council when needed.
• Testify as an expert witness on cost of service and revenue requirements.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Rate design

Cost of service

Economic analysis

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA licensure desirable

Tools

Excel

Job description

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department, invites applications for the Utilities Principal Analyst to lead budget, accounting, and financial forecasting activities. The role focuses on cost of service, rate design, and economic analysis, with supervisory duties over staff and collaboration with multiple departments.

Responsibilities include developing financial models, preparing revenue forecasts, and presenting results to the Public Utilities Board and City Council.