Finance Director

Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for sustainability and public serivce? 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• 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.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Licensure or Certification)

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred.
• Possession of a valid Oregon driver’s license required.