Job Description
Marana is the 3rd fastest growing community in Arizona and the 2nd largest municipality in Pima County. The organization has been recognized as one of the ten most successful cities in Arizona. Marana lies approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.
The Town of Marana is seeking a Water Business Financial Manager to work in the Water Department. This full-time position entails overseeing water finance, business operations, customer service, and billing for a fast-paced, forward-thinking public water utility.
The role includes performing cost control activities for the Water Department, preparing budgets and financial reports, and monitoring revenues and expenditures. This ensures sound fiscal control and the effective, efficient use of budgeted funds.
The Town offers a competitive benefits package: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits
Expected Hiring Range: $79,709 - $99,635
Salary Range: $79,709 - $119,562
- placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget
Examples of Duties
- Under the general direction of the Water Director, provides leadership, oversight, and management for the Water Billing/Customer Service Group through Water Business Supervisor; fosters a culture of accountability and excellence through motivation and performance feedback, recognition of contributions, and promotion of staff training and professional development.
- Responsible for the management of the financial activities, including water and water reclamation capital and operation budgets, accounting, water rates administration, financial forecasting, auditing, and reporting.
- Responsible for developing financial analysis for the evaluation of business alternatives considering key variables, assisting the Water Director with the budget and strategic planning utilizing available tools and software.
- Prepares, documents, and presents code and ordinance changes, rates, fees, budgets as well as financial adjustments, and other utility business policies and practices to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinates with Finance Department and manages multiple water enterprise funds.
- Creates and oversees water and water reclamation customer service programs and associated outreach communications.
- Manages billing and account structure and resolution of billing disputes including collaboration with billing, finance, and legal counsel. Provides oversight for all business functions.
- Leads and manages water business related projects, including rate studies and impact fee studies.
- Leads and manages water business process improvement through billing software, permitting software, and assets management software, etc.
- Manages department outreach, communication, and website.
- Bachelors degree in water resources management, environmental science/engineering, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in utilities and/or business management, enterprise funds management, budget development, and process optimization with demonstrated success.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Masters degree in water resources management, environmental science/engineering, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
- Water business operation experiences
- Professional Certification (CPA, CMA, CFA)
If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system.
REVIEW PROCESS
Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. Applications will be reviewed weekly with most qualified candidates being scheduled for interviews.
TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500
QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov
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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.