Finance Manager

Salary : $145,433.60 - $185,598.40 Annually

Location : La Mesa, CA

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 2024-05

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 01/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION

HELIX WATER DISTRICT, La Mesa, CA (located in East San Diego County) has an exciting opportunity to lead and connect with our talented accounting team as our new Finance Manager. At Helix, we recognize the power of teamwork and value each employee's unique contribution to the success of the district. As a member of our leadership team, the new Finance Manager will serve as a role model in supporting the vision and mission of the district while inspiring coworkers with communication that is timely, open and honest. If you share these values, this is your chance to work with others who are passionate about their profession and care about the quality of their work.

WHAT HELIX CAN OFFER YOU!

Helix has a strong, supportive culture at all levels of the organization, where our commitment is to provide a positive environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Our values serve as a guide in our daily work. In addition to being intentional about the culture we foster here at Helix; we are committed to providing our employees compensation that is equitable and competitive.

Excellent Benefits Package includes:

• 100% employee premiums paid for all health benefits
• CalPERS membership
• 24 annual days of accrued leave and increases after 5 years of service to 29 annual days of accrued leave
• 12 paid holidays per year, including 2 floating holidays
• Up to $3,500 matching on 457 plan
• Up to $4,000 annually for qualifying courses after 1 year of service
• Option for 9/80 flexible schedule

Salary and Scheduled Increases:

• Current Salary Range: $145,434 - $185,598/annually
• July 1, 2024: 6% increase (salary adjustment + cost-of-living increase)
• July 1, 2025: 2 - 4% cost-of-living increase
• Annual Merit Increases: Full time employees are eligible for 5% merit increases on an annual basis until they reach the top of their pay range.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a proven leader and motivator who can work closely with staff to maintain and advance the district's high-performance, customer-service oriented work environment. We are looking for a team player with strong leadership skills who can effectively mentor, coach, influence and motivate team members to accomplish goals and objectives using effective communication, sound judgement, and strong initiative.

Are you a veteran or transitioning military? As an agency with several military veterans on our team, we understand the value of your unique experience, leadership skills and service. If you are looking to continue your mission of public service, we encourage you to apply.

The Finance Manager is an exempt, management-level position reporting to the Director of Administrative Services. This position plans, manages, supervises, organizes, coordinates and directs the activities and programs of the finance and accounting sections.

Overview of Responsibilities

The Finance Manager is a key member of the district's management team. They provide direction and leadership to four staff members and is responsible for a variety of areas and duties including:

Plans, organizes, manages, integrates and monitors the work of the finance division including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.

Updates the five-year financial projection and water rates on an annual basis consistent with cost-of-service principles and the district's cost of service water rate model.

Maintains current knowledge of all practices, policies and accounting pronouncements related to the district's activities with the CalPERS Defined Benefit Plan and the district's Other Post-Employment Benefit Plan with the California Employers' Retiree Benefit Trust.

Acts as the deputy treasurer for the district; directs and manages the accounting function and assists in the management and investment of cash; ensures that the ACFR, state controller's and compensation reports are prepared and submitted timely; obtains data and prepares special schedules and spreadsheets; conducts special studies as required.

Conducts the management of the district's debt and grants, including ensuring that all reporting requirements are met for timely disbursement of funds and continued compliance with loan and grant documents.

Interacts and plans work with outside consultants including financial auditor, cost of service consultant, banking partners and actuaries.

Presents proposals and recommendation clearly and logically to board of directors or similar governing body.

For the complete job description, please visit our Careers page at

Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or public administration. At least eight years of progressively responsible professional finance and/or accounting experience is required.

A master's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance or related program can substitute for one year of work experience.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant is desirable. A valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance policy.

Application Process

To be considered for the Finance Manager, please select the APPLY button to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an online application. For a complete list of job responsibilities, please visit our careers page

Helix Water District offers a comprehensive benefit package for our regular full time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and paid time off.

Temporary full time employees receive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits only.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit summary, please visit

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Do you have a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration or closely related field? If so, describe your field of study. If no, please indicate N/A for not applicable.

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Are you a Certified Public Accountant?

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Do you have supervisory experience? If yes, be specific about the number of employees supervised in the organization, titles, etcIf no supervisory experience, please indicate N/A for not applicable.

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How do you monitor the progress of your projects? How do you keep yourself organized to ensure deadlines are met? If you manage others, how do you monitor the progress of your team?

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Describe your experience setting water rates or other utility rates.

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Describe your experience and training in governmental accounting.

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Do you have experience in managing periodic financial system upgrades? if yes, please describe. If no, please put "N/A" for not applicable.

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In detail, please describe your experience managing debt and grants. If none, please indicate "N/A" for not applicable.

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Please describe your communication style and tell us how you assess whether you have communicated effectively.

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Why are you interested in working for Helix Water District?

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