Utility Fiscal Services Division Manager

Gfoat; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 115,200 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bryan, under Gfoat, seeks a Division Manager of Fiscal Services. This position involves directing the accounting and financial services of Bryan Texas Utilities. Key responsibilities include managing a budget, completing annual audits, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and substantial experience in accounting and staff supervision. The role requires strong analytical skills and effective leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar plus at least 10 years of professional accounting experience.
• Master’s degree plus at least 8 years of experience OR PhD plus at least 6 years.
• At least 3 years of experience supervising/managing accounting or finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the services and budget of the Fiscal Services Division.
• Ensure timely closure of monthly general ledger entries.
• Manage completion of annual audit and financial statement preparation.
• Analyze accounting data to identify trends and variances.
• Participate in budget development and management.

Skills

Professional accounting experience

Staff supervision

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Knowledge of GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

PhD in Accounting or Finance

Job description

The City of Bryan is accepting applications for Division Manager of Fiscal Services. Within defined objectives from the Chief Financial Officer, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the services, budget and activities of the Fiscal Services Division of Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU).

Hiring Pay Rate:
$115,200-$145,000/year (depending on qualifications)

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
After hours as needed

Responsibilities

• Manages BTU personnel providing accounting, financial reporting, budget preparation and maintenance of financial subsystems for BTU.
• Management responsibilities include making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination, assigning major projects and reviewing work, assisting in staff development and training, approving time, evaluating performance and addressing performance concerns, meeting with employees and management staff to identify and resolve problems, and performing other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Ensures timely closure of monthly general ledger entries, including cash ledger, payroll distribution, accounts receivable, accounts payable, work orders, and fixed asset sub-ledgers.
• Manages completion of annual audit and financial statement preparation.
• Analyzes accounting, financial and operating data to identify emerging trends, deviations from normal operations, and variances from budget.
• Ensures accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed.
• Manages BTU’s annual O&M and Capital budget process.
• Continually reviews existing accounting practices and advises of any problems or recommends changes.
• Recommends accounting changes based on requirements to comply with GAAP, FERC, PUC, or other regulatory requirements.
• Establishes reporting formats to provide management, financial and related operational information.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and review with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Participates in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public and other departments including financial reporting, accounts payable, and payroll data.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the City’s and department’s policies and applicable laws.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field of study plus at least 10 years of professional accounting experience; OR a Master’s degree plus at least 8 years of professional accounting experience; OR a PhD plus at least 6 years of professional accounting experience
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience supervising/managing staff performing accounting or finance related functions.
• Electric utility experience and/or CPA Certification (or equivalent) is preferred, but not required.