Director of Finance & Administration

This position is primarily responsible for the accounting, financial, and administrative functions of the Agency including budget preparation and management, as well as oversight of procurement, human resources, and risk management.
   
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares and presents financial reports for the RWRA Board on a monthly basis
• Prepares the annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Prepares and manages Agency annual budget and develops long-range financial plans
• Analyzes the Agency’s short and long-term financial needs
• Administers the health insurance plan, as well as drug and alcohol policy
• Directly supervises three Administration Department managers and indirectly responsible for the entire Administration Department

JOB PREFERENCES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field; master’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Knowledge of investment practices and debt management is a plus   
• Seven years of experience, with five years of upper-level financial/accounting supervisory/management experience is required
• Government and/or utility accounting/financial experience is preferred; GAAP/GASB experience is preferred
• Human Resources experience is a plus
• CPA license or CPFO certification is a plus

JOB SPECIFICS:

• Full-time, exempt position
• Beginning salary pay range: $124,058/annually to $150,446/annually

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance    
• Paid Vacation and Sick time, plus Holidays
• Life insurance                               
• Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pensions      
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance Authority (KPPA) (formerly KRS)
• Tuition sponsorship                               
• KY Deferred Compensation employer match for KPPA Tier 2 and 3 employees
• Agency vehicle provided                                           

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The job description and position advertisement may be obtained:

• RWRA’s website: www.rwra.org

To be considered for this position, submit your resume, along with a copy of your degree(s) and/or transcripts or other credentials via:

• Email to: jobs@rwra.org
• Mail to: 
            Regional Water Resource Agency
            Attn: Human Resources
            1205 Ewing Road
            Owensboro, KY  42301

Resumes must be submitted no later than Monday, February 16, 2026.  EOE, Certified Drug-Free Workplace