Finance Director
Apply NowCompany: Oak Lodge Water Services
Location: Portland, OR 97222
Description:
Salary : $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually
Location : Oak Grove, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00018
Department: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for sustainability and public service? Oak Lodge Water Services is seeking a highly skilled Finance Director to oversee our mission forward. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for shaping financial strategy, and supporting our commitment to providing clean, reliable water services to our community. If you are a results-driven professional with expertise in financial management and a dedication to enhancing public service, we invite you to apply and join us in making a meaningful impact.
Directs OLWS's financial reporting and budgeting functions; monitors analysis of budget and financial variables, revenue cycle and financial planning activities; coordinates and is responsible for financial reporting and development of financial statements and budgets.
Assures the integrity of the financial work products, processes and procedures to safeguard OLWS's assets, monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and OLWS policies and practices.
Direct, coordinate, and/or perform entry, processing, managing and supervising payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing and collections, and balancing the general ledger.
Ensure ethical and lawful accounting and financial practices.
Prepare financial reports and long-term forecasting. Assist in establishing rate forecasts, develop and maintain administrative and financial policies and procedures and conduct operational analyses and other special studies.
Provide proactive information and recommendations to the management team on budget and financial matters based on projections, forecasting and related analyses.
Work with professional advisors including management, consultants, bond counsel, financial and other advisors. Work with the Special Districts Association of Oregon, PERS and employees and management staff from other districts and local governments.
Responsible for effectively managing and directing the work of the administration team according to the Oak Lodge Water Services' team philosophy and continuously work to maintain a team environment.
Presenting financial information to the Board of Directors and Budget Committees of OLWS, NCCWC and CRWP during meetings.
Build and maintain an effective and efficient team within the Finance Department, providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Maintain current working knowledge of all applicable governmental accounting and reporting standards and requirements through experience, networking and direct continuing education.
A combination of a 4-year college or university degree in public or business administration, finance or a related field; and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience, at least two of which involve supervision or management of financial staff; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public utility or government agency is preferred.
Special Qualifications: (Licensure or Certification)
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred.
Possession of a valid Oregon driver's license required.
Knowledge of Oregon Budget Law, generally accepted accounting principles as relate to government, Government Accounting Standards Board Statements and Standards, investing, debt management, rate setting, revenue and expenditure forecasting and related activities. Knowledge of progressive leadership and supervisory practices with proven ability to work successfully through and with others to accomplish daily tasks and short- and long-term objectives. Knowledge of and ability to lead organizational change. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills. The ability to efficiently and swiftly operate personal and networked computers and software programs. The ability to work effectively with internal and external customers. The skills to make effective decisions and find resolutions to customer complaints. The ability to diffuse angry or upset customers.
Oak Lodge Water offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit. Employees are responsible for a 5% contribution to the plan and OLWS is responsible for the remaining 95% of the premium cost.OLWS also offers a medical/dental/vision opt-out payment of $500 per month for employees who voluntarily choose to opt-out of coverage provided they produce an acceptable certification of valid coverage.
Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan. Staff members have the choice to be covered by either SDIS/Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.
Retirement: OLWS participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Staff members new to PERS will be eligible following 6 months continuous service. There are two types of contributions:
Short Term Disability Insurance: OLWS provides you with a short-term disability (STD) plan which provides up to 60% of your salary up to a maximum benefit of $900 per week for up to 180 days.
Long Term Disability Insurance: OLWS provides you with a long-term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 60% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 180-day waiting period.
Flexible Spending Account: OLWS offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSA's allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and child care expenses with tax-free income.
Paid Time Off: OLWS recognizes the value of rest and relaxation away from work for all its' staff members and offers the following paid time away from work: Exempt managers accrue 17 hours of vacation per month. Sick leave accrues monthly at a rate of eight (8) hours per each month worked. OLWS also grants leave with full pay for employees required to report for jury duty.
Holidays: OLWS recognizes the following 12 paid holidays during the calendar year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
01
Do you have Oregon Budget Law knowledge?
02
Do you have Government Accounting Standards knowledge?
Required Question
Location : Oak Grove, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00018
Department: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for sustainability and public service? Oak Lodge Water Services is seeking a highly skilled Finance Director to oversee our mission forward. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for shaping financial strategy, and supporting our commitment to providing clean, reliable water services to our community. If you are a results-driven professional with expertise in financial management and a dedication to enhancing public service, we invite you to apply and join us in making a meaningful impact.
Directs OLWS's financial reporting and budgeting functions; monitors analysis of budget and financial variables, revenue cycle and financial planning activities; coordinates and is responsible for financial reporting and development of financial statements and budgets.
Assures the integrity of the financial work products, processes and procedures to safeguard OLWS's assets, monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and OLWS policies and practices.
Direct, coordinate, and/or perform entry, processing, managing and supervising payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing and collections, and balancing the general ledger.
Ensure ethical and lawful accounting and financial practices.
Prepare financial reports and long-term forecasting. Assist in establishing rate forecasts, develop and maintain administrative and financial policies and procedures and conduct operational analyses and other special studies.
Provide proactive information and recommendations to the management team on budget and financial matters based on projections, forecasting and related analyses.
Work with professional advisors including management, consultants, bond counsel, financial and other advisors. Work with the Special Districts Association of Oregon, PERS and employees and management staff from other districts and local governments.
Responsible for effectively managing and directing the work of the administration team according to the Oak Lodge Water Services' team philosophy and continuously work to maintain a team environment.
Presenting financial information to the Board of Directors and Budget Committees of OLWS, NCCWC and CRWP during meetings.
Build and maintain an effective and efficient team within the Finance Department, providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Maintain current working knowledge of all applicable governmental accounting and reporting standards and requirements through experience, networking and direct continuing education.
A combination of a 4-year college or university degree in public or business administration, finance or a related field; and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience, at least two of which involve supervision or management of financial staff; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public utility or government agency is preferred.
Special Qualifications: (Licensure or Certification)
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred.
Possession of a valid Oregon driver's license required.
Knowledge of Oregon Budget Law, generally accepted accounting principles as relate to government, Government Accounting Standards Board Statements and Standards, investing, debt management, rate setting, revenue and expenditure forecasting and related activities. Knowledge of progressive leadership and supervisory practices with proven ability to work successfully through and with others to accomplish daily tasks and short- and long-term objectives. Knowledge of and ability to lead organizational change. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills. The ability to efficiently and swiftly operate personal and networked computers and software programs. The ability to work effectively with internal and external customers. The skills to make effective decisions and find resolutions to customer complaints. The ability to diffuse angry or upset customers.
Oak Lodge Water offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit. Employees are responsible for a 5% contribution to the plan and OLWS is responsible for the remaining 95% of the premium cost.OLWS also offers a medical/dental/vision opt-out payment of $500 per month for employees who voluntarily choose to opt-out of coverage provided they produce an acceptable certification of valid coverage.
Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan. Staff members have the choice to be covered by either SDIS/Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.
Retirement: OLWS participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Staff members new to PERS will be eligible following 6 months continuous service. There are two types of contributions:
- Member contributions are 6% and immediately vested.
- Employer contributions are vested after contributions have been made in five separate calendar years.
- You also have a choice of two 457 deferred compensation plans to which you may contribute additional pre-tax dollars up to federal limits.
Short Term Disability Insurance: OLWS provides you with a short-term disability (STD) plan which provides up to 60% of your salary up to a maximum benefit of $900 per week for up to 180 days.
Long Term Disability Insurance: OLWS provides you with a long-term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 60% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 180-day waiting period.
Flexible Spending Account: OLWS offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSA's allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and child care expenses with tax-free income.
Paid Time Off: OLWS recognizes the value of rest and relaxation away from work for all its' staff members and offers the following paid time away from work: Exempt managers accrue 17 hours of vacation per month. Sick leave accrues monthly at a rate of eight (8) hours per each month worked. OLWS also grants leave with full pay for employees required to report for jury duty.
Holidays: OLWS recognizes the following 12 paid holidays during the calendar year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
01
Do you have Oregon Budget Law knowledge?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have Government Accounting Standards knowledge?
- Yes
- No
Required Question