Water Enterprise Financial Analyst - Water & Sewer - City of Greeley

Salary Range:                  $51,900 - $67,500 Annually

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Water Enterprise Financial Analyst committed to providing operational excellence in water and sewer financial management. As a part of the Water & Sewer Department, you will work with an energetic group of water and sewer professionals dedicated to serving the city, our citizens, and the Northern Colorado regional economy. Collaborate with a talented team committed to improving public and environmental health through investment in infrastructure and water supplies that serves our collective future. 

The successful incumbent will be self-motivated, have sound technical, financial tracking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work independently.  They will become a critical member of the City’s Water and Sewer financial team by actively monitoring the water and sewer budget, promoting the development of an effective annual budget, supporting the department’s purchasing process, and providing expertise in financial analysis and forecasting. This effort requires collaboration with capital program managers, operational leaders, and other financial professionals.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree (two-year degree) from an accredited college or university or certification program of comparable length in Business Administration, Public Administration, Geography, Finance, Accounting, Natural Resource Economics, or a related field required
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience with budgeting and purchasing
• Valid driver’s license

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year degree) from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Geography, Finance, Accounting, Natural Resource Economics, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities 
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems
• Advanced level skills in Excel and the ability to query data from the ERP systems
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment
• Knowledge of the financial structure and systems of Colorado municipalities
• Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and best practices
• Accounting skills, including the ability to perform computational math, follow established accounting and financial standards, be cognizant of and address details, and meet deadlines
• Ability to prepare and present financial analyses, schedules, and plans to a variety of audiences 
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records and record keeping systems
• Knowledge of research concepts, tools, techniques, and best practices 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results
• Ability to advocate technical findings and positions to a general audience

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Budget Development: This role promotes the development of the operating ($43M) and capital (>$100M) budgets for Water and Sewer through data collection, being a budget liaison for operational staff, and researching financial trends. This person communicates with other Water and Sewer managers and supervisors to support their efforts to prepare the capital and operating budgets. The Water Enterprise Financial Analyst is a resource for other Water and Sewer staff as they prepare their budget proposals and future focused strategies. This position supports the Rates and Budget Analyst when they communicate the final proposed budgets to the City Manager’s Office and the Water and Sewer Board.
• Budget Management: The position will assist project managers and operation supervisors with budget expense accounting, budget transfers, and tracking financial performance measures. The scale of the Water and Sewer Department’s capital and operating budgets require constant attention and management. The department has a duty to manage the use of public funds appropriately and this role is a key part of monitoring and fulfilling that responsibility.
• Purchasing Management: The position will monitor the progress of contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders submitted by the department and help troubleshoot and resolve issues delaying purchases.
• Special Projects: The Water Enterprise Financial Analyst will participate in special projects with other department and city staff to improve financial forecasts, policies, and efficiency for the city’s water and wastewater utility.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment, utilizing computer and related technology, attending meetings, with occasional field work necessary
• Will sit or stand at a desk in an office environment
• No lifting will be involved

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Vision enough to read computer keyboards, reference books and other written documents. 
• Communication skills sufficient to convey information to the public via telephone and in person. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.