Water Resources Division Chief - CFO

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma seeks a Water Resources Division Chief - CFO in the Administrative Services Division to lead finance, HR, procurement, IT, and public information operations. This role manages the agency’s financial integrity and internal controls while providing strategic direction and policy development.

Location is Oklahoma City, occasional travel is required. Bachelor's degree and six years of supervisory/administrative experience are required, with preference for public-sector budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six years of professional experience including supervisory and administrative capacity
• Experience with the Annual Budget process and GAAP preferred
• Public sector management practices in finance, HR, procurement, and admin operations is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, supervisory, project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in budget and financial management software and MS Office Suite preferred
• Ability to create policy and build effective relationships with state officials and the public

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the Board's Administrative Services Division and supervise a staff of 12–15 full-time employees implementing programs
• Deliver comprehensive administrative strategies and KPIs aligned with the agency’s mission and operational efficiency goals
• Interpret and advise on agency rules and state and federal laws; develop policies and procedures
• Supervise or serve as the agency CFO, ensuring effective financial systems and internal controls with timely, reliable information
• Oversee financial operations including accounts payable, payroll, billing, revenue, procurement, inventory, budget, planning, and grants administration
• Oversee HR functions including onboarding, benefits, FMLA, FLSA, progressive discipline, and salary analysis
• Oversee IT strategy and the public information section including annual reports and GIS products
• Collaborate with division leaders to address administrative needs and build stakeholder relationships
• Represent the agency at hearings, workgroups, and related duties
• Serve as liaison to OMES for Insurance, Risk Management, Fleet, Real Estate reporting

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Project management

Time management

Organizational skills

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Grants administration platforms

Budget management software

Job description

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Job Posting Title

Water Resources Division Chief - CFO

Agency

835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Water Resources Board

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Water Resources Division Chief - CFO - Annual Salary up to $131,840 based on education and experience.

Job Description

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for and financing the state's water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency is seeking a full-time Water Resources Division Chief in our Administrative Services Division to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Position: Water Resources Division Chief - CFO

Division: Administrative Services

Location of Work: 3800 North Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Travel: Occasional overnight travel for training & conference attendance is required.

The Administrative Services Division chief plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of all administrative functions of the agency. This position provides financial oversight, strategic direction, and operational management for finance, human resources, procurement, information technology, public information services, and facilities management. The Division Chief is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that support the agency's mission and goals, while ensuring sound financial practices. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, and direct the Board's Administrative Services Division and supervise a staff of 12 to 15 full-time employees implementing programs.
• Deliver comprehensive administrative strategies and key performance measures aligned with the agency’s mission and operational efficiency goals to ensure the agency meets its policy and service objectives while providing effective value and stewardship of public money.
• Interpret and advise on agency rules and state and federal laws and develop policies and procedures for the agency.
• Supervise or serve as the agency CFO, ensuring effective financial systems and business processes, and fiscal integrity through effective internal controls, and timely, reliable financial information.
• Oversee financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, billing, revenue, procurement, inventory, budget, strategic planning, financial reporting and federal grants administration.
• Oversee human resources functions, including human capital planning, onboarding, benefits, FMLA, FLSA, progressive discipline, and salary analysis.
• Oversee information technology, including long-term IT development strategy.
• Oversee public information section, including production of annual reports, informational products, communications, document storage, and GIS products.
• Collaborate closely with other division leaders to identify and address administrative needs and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represents the agency and provides information at public hearings, workgroup meetings, etc. and performs other duties as assigned.
• Serve as primary liaison to OMES for Insurance, Risk Management, Fleet, Real Estate, and required reporting.

Education, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree and six years of professional experience, including in a supervisory and administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience for each year of the required education.
• State experience in the Annual Budget process, monthly reporting, and GAAP preferred.
• Experience in public sector management practices and principles, finance, human resources, procurement, and administrative operations is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, supervisory, project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in budget and financial management software, grants administration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.
• Skill in analyzing and directing the resolution of complex management and programmatic issues; creating policy and procedures; establishing and maintaining effective business relationships, including but not limited to state officials, industry representatives, and the public; planning, coordinating, and evaluating divisional activities; and directing others in carrying out the Board’s goals.

Compensation

• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance: Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Retirement Savings Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%)
• Paid Leave: 15 days annual (personal) leave accrued per year during the first 1-5 years of service; 15 days of sick leave accrued annually, 11 paid holidays annually
• Longevity Payment: Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive: Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being.
• Employee Discounts: Special rates with various vendors and companies.

Type of Employment

Position is exempt under (OAC) 260-130-1-2

Agency distinctions

12-time recipient of the Top Workplaces designation by The Oklahoman; recognized as an Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business by Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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