Manager, Accounting and Finance Job at Muscatine Power and Water
Job Purpose
Responsible for the accounting and finance functions of the Utility. This includes the preparation of monthly financial statements, annual operating budgets and financial projections, internal and external reports, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, recordkeeping and payment of revenue bonds and coupons, and overall cash and investment management. Provide leadership to the department by developing department goals, establishing standards for employee development, and budgeting for department needs.
Primary Duties
Operations
- Responsible for all aspects of the Accounting & Finance department of MP&W, ensuring that activities are aligned with Utility goals and objectives, and comply with all applicable regulations and policies. This includes:
- Oversee the creation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and explanation of variances from budget.
- Coordinate cash flow activities, investment of funds, and collaborate with Director, Finance & Administrative Services on Utility financing needs.
- Manage preparation of the annual operating budget, projections, and establishment of financial targets for each utility.
- Oversee the review of all charges to general ledger accounts for reasonableness and accuracy.
- Ensure all payments are made timely and accurately, reviewing and approving all accounts payable checks.
- Oversee the recordkeeping and payment of revenue bonds and coupons.
- Coordinate and work directly with external auditors, including the preparation of audit workpapers, fieldwork, and writing of audit and MD&A, with direction from the Director, Finance & Administrative Services.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly sales and use tax reports and correct payment of sales tax.
- Review reporting and payment of fees to regulatory and non-regulatory agencies.
- Oversee the Utility’s payroll function.
- Participate on or oversee work on special projects as needed.
- Work with consultants in preparing cost of service studies, rate adjustments, and work associated with implementing adjustments approved by the Board of Trustees.
Communications and Leadership
- Supervise and evaluate the Accounting & Finance personnel and coordinate the operation of the department in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. This includes:
- Make recommendations for hiring, promotion, evaluation, discharge, or other disciplinary action.
- Provide guidance to staff regarding work procedures, technical issues, work priorities, and special requests.
- Monitor work schedule for department, including the review and approval of payroll for the department.
- Assess, actively develop, and set goals with employees to assist in their preparation for future growth within the Utility.
- Identify and prepare for succession planning needs within the department and develop employees as necessary to meet those needs.
Financial Management
- Develop the annual operating budget for the department.
- Review area’s compliance with the budget on a monthly basis.
Organizational Effectiveness
- Develop/maintain a culture of continuous improvement within the department. Utilize lean principles and other continuous improvement tools in an effort to maximize the efficiency of the department.
Safety & Risk Management
- Develop/maintain a culture of safety within the department. Support the Utility’s safety programs, ensure adequate training, and provide safe working conditions and practices.
- Develop internal controls for safeguarding the Utility’s assets.
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