Dominion Water & Sanitation District · 3 days ago
Director of Finance & Accounting
Greenwood Village, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expDominion Water & Sanitation District is a special district providing wholesale water and wastewater services. They are seeking a Director of Finance and Accounting responsible for overseeing finance and accounting operations, financial forecasting, and budget preparation.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Oversee the finance and accounting operations of Dominion
Supervise finance and accounting staff in recording Dominion’s business activities including cash receipts and disbursements, accounts payable and receivable, debt service, capital costs, draw requests and journal entries necessary to prepare financial statements
Coordinate and oversee the preparation of financial statements and other reports with Dominion’s outside accountants for the Board and Finance Committee as well as other required report disclosures
Coordinate and oversee the annual financial audit
Work with other members of Senior Management to analyze Dominion’s operations, agreements and commitments and recommend and implement solutions relating to managing Dominion’s operations, finances, and long-term business plans
Ensure all Dominion funds are properly expended in the best interests of Dominion and its customers
Coordinate the preparation of reimbursement and draw requests to fund expenditures of Dominion’s capital projects
Develop and maintain a short-term (3-5 years) and long-term financial forecast model, including a capital improvement plan and strategy to support a growing customer base
Support the execution of short-term and long-term financial plans
Oversee the annual budget process and coordinate with Senior Management and Dominion’s outside accountants to prepare, present, monitor and adjust annual budgets for approval by the Board
Work with Dominion’s Rate Study consultants to review Dominion’s fees and fee structures and recommend modifications based upon study findings
Develop strategies for identifying sources of revenue and financing opportunities
Work with other members of Senior Management to research, identify and secure grant and other public funding opportunities benefiting Dominion
Monitor compliance with debt covenants
Develop strategies to optimize the utilization of Dominion’s assets
Coordinate presentation materials for Board meetings and external communications
Effectively build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
Qualification
Required
Strong data and analytics skills
Fluent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Quickbooks as well as Adobe
Solid managerial and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management
Ability to effectively supervise staff on finance and accounting matters
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively
Ability to think strategically and creatively
Proven experience with financial management, decision-making, and management of major capital investment programs and evaluating operating costs
Proven ability for leading and delivering internal projects
Expert problem solver. Leverages knowledge gained through prior experience, education, or training to resolve issues and remove project barriers
Fosters a climate conducive to establishing positive working relationships both within and outside of an organization
Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Must be able to easily grasp and communicate complex ideas
Minimum 7 years of relevant finance and operations experience required with strong business, financial and/or accounting experience
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred
Experience with short-term and long-term financial planning for a special district or municipality
Water and Sewer Utility operations, finance and accounting experience preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, MBA or CPA preferred
Formal leadership and business administration training desired
Company
Dominion Water & Sanitation District
Dominion is a special district formed in 2004 to provide wholesale water, and wastewater services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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