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Budget & Finance Manager #2408-224700-01

Date Opened
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 8:00 PM
Close Date
Friday, August 30, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Storm Water Services
Salary
  • $100,686.00 - $111,873.00/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Introduction

Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manage hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.

Function

Professional

Summary

Based in Storm Water Services, this position leads all financial aspects to support the five (5) primary divisions in the enterprise fund to meet the departments established goals.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage the financial activities of the department including customer fees, regulatory user fees, capital projects, vendor and contractor payments, requisitions, purchase orders, invoice discrepancies, and ensuring appropriate funding is available.
  • Oversee the departments operating budget and all capital projects finances through project management staff and administrative staff assigned to support the capital program.
  • Coordinate funding allocations from customer fees, regulatory user fees, debt issuances, fee in-lieu, and cost share projects. Ensure the various funding is used for appropriate expenditures and in the proper sequence.  
  • Develop and present the annual budget and enhancements proposal to Storm Water senior leadership for the Operating Fund, the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and the 10-year Capital Needs Assessment (CNA).   
  • Point of contact for customers who have questions about their Storm Water fee and help guide them, if requested, through the process to challenge the fee. 
  • Work with the Business Manager to present budget recommendations and financial updates to the Storm Water Advisory Committee (SWAC).
  • Produce financial information for the Storm Water scorecard, annual budget proposals, the City’s annual financial report, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) report, debt issuances of Bond Anticipation Notes and Revenue Bonds, the Storm Water rate model, and all other ad-hoc requests.     
  • Develop required information to submit requests to Strategy & Budget for the end of year windup ordinance.
  • Primary approver for all financial systems transactions.  
  • Supervise the Storm Water Operating Fund Financial Analyst and the Capital Fund Financial Manager who manage budget allocations and facilitate financial transactions for the department.
  • Build relationships with appropriate staff in the Finance department and the Strategy & Budget department and ensure compliance to standards set by both departments.
  • Coordinate with Charlotte Water to ensure both enterprise funds under One Water are in financial step.   
  • Primary back-up to the Business Manager.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Proven track record of strong leadership and collaborative management skills.
  • Strong financial modeling skills with solid knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Creative, conceptual, and analytical thinker.
  • Lead design and implementation for continuous improvements.
  • Effective presentation skills for advisory committees, the department, and external organizations.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.


Preferred Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA/CMA/MBA or advanced degree a plus.
  • Ten (10) years’ financial experience.
  • Financial experience for a municipality a plus.
  • Five (5) years combined leadership and management experience.
  • Experience with ERP financial systems a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business field.
  • Five (5) years’ financial experience.
  • Three (3) years’ combined leadership and management experience.

Salary

$100,686.00 - $111,873.00 Commensurate with Experience

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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