Director of Finance

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Finance is a core member of a talented and collaborative Executive Team and serves as the District's Chief Financial Officer and District Treasurer. The Director leads the Finance Team to deliver customer focused and responsive financial services. The Director of Finance will bring expertise in public-sector budget preparation and administration, accounting and financial analysis, debt management, and, ideally, experience with utility billing and related customer services. The Director of Finance serves as a trusted advisor to the General Manager, the Board, and other Executive Team members. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled finance professional to join a highly performing financial team and organization committed to providing reliable, efficient, and high-quality services and exceptional customer service.

TYPICAL DUTIES TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

Plans, develops , and implements goals and objectives for the Finance department ; prepares and administers internal policies and procedures related to departmental program activities; interprets and explains applicable rules, laws , and regulations to supervisors and others. Directs, oversees , and participates in the development of the departmental programs work plan; assigns work activities, projects , and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods , and procedures; implements work process improvements and other methods to enhance District financial services. Manages the preparation and maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports, including those related to the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, inventories, budgets , and fixed assets; ensures that purchases of materials, supplies , and equipment are conducted according to District policies and procedures. Oversees the preparation and presentation of the District's annual budget; supervises data gathering and financial planning work associated with rate setting; prepares rate analyses. As Treasurer, oversees cash management, investment, and debt management activities. Coordinates departmental activities with other departments and divisions; provides responsible advice and counsel to the General Manager and department and division managers on financial issues; oversees maintenance of departmental records and files. Represents the District to outside groups and organizations; may act as District liaison on various inter-agency coordination projects; may lead a team of District staff engaged in discussions with representatives of other governmental entities; makes presentations to public groups regarding District activities and programs. Oversees the District's customer account management functions, including customer billing and collections, meter reading, and related activities. Conducts financial reviews of District operations and activities and reports findings and recommendations to the General Manager and Board of Directors; serves as liaison with external auditors and coordinates their activities on behalf of the District. Attends Board of Director and Board C ommittee meetings; prepares and presents staff reports and agenda items for consideration by the Board; serves as advisor to the General Manager and Board on financial planning issues. Coordinates preparation of the annual budget request for the Finance department; reviews staffing, equipment , and supply needs based upon recent trends and planned activities; monitors expenditures after budget adoption to ensure efficient operations; approves purchase requisitions. Interviews and hires new staff; prioritizes, assigns, and reviews work; approves time off for payroll purposes; prepares employee performance evaluations; monitors and participates in employee relations activities within the department; carries out activities related to succession planning, performance management, staff recognition, and other related activities. Serves as a member of the District's executive team, supporting the management, development, and implementation of District-wide plans, policies, and procedures. Performs other related work as required. The successful candidate will possess any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities necessary for successful job performance, with the ideal candidate having eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management or accounting, including experience in budgeting and rate setting, and four (4) years' experience in a supervisory capacity and a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field. Application & Selection Process The closing date for this recruitment is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026. To be considered for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and list of six (6) professional references using the "Apply Now" feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com . Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the classification description and as articulated in this brochure. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will immediately be granted preliminary interviews by the recruiter. Candidates deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to participate in interviews with the District. The agency anticipates making an appointment shortly thereafter, following the completion of thorough background and reference checks. The recruitment is completely confidential, and references will not be contacted until the end of the process and, at that time, will be done so in close coordination with the selected candidate.