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Sonoma Water Division Manager Financial Services

Sonoma Water Division Manager Financial Services

Government JobsSanta Rosa, CA, US
3 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Division Manager Financial Services

The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional for their next Division Manager Financial Services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team and oversee critical financial operations for a vital public agency.

The Division Manager Financial Services at Sonoma Water is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the Financial Services Division, which includes oversight of budgeting, accounting, fiscal management, grants administration, and related administrative functions. This position reports to the Assistant General Manager of Business Services and External Affairs and provides strategic leadership for Sonoma Water's enterprise fund, guiding the development of financial plans related to water and sewer rates, long-term capital budgeting, debt service, and fund balance management. Responsibilities also include leading special projects such as financial planning and modeling, forecasting revenues and expenditures, monitoring budgets, recommending funding strategies for capital projects, and managing debt obligationsincluding evaluating and recommending financing options such as revenue bonds, bank loans, and State Revolving Fund loans.

The position oversees and coordinates the work of assigned staff, while also serving as a representative of the department in meetings, public forums, and before official bodies. The ideal candidate Sonoma Water is seeking a collaborative leader who develops and maintains positive relationships with department heads, elected officials, board members, commissions, and the public. The ideal candidate will be a progressive and highly capable administrative professional with strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a high level of political acumen. The candidate will have strong analytical skills and significant experience developing and managing varied, complex budgets for public utilities, special districts, or at the county level. They will have a solid understanding of public sector budget practices, funding sources, and operations, and be proficient in developing long-range plans, forecasts, and projections, ensuring the long-term fiscal health of a public entity. They will also have experience with many of the following :

  • Long-term strategic planning and financing, working with the public to communicate complex issues and strategies
  • Shifting from supervising staff (including new employee selection, progressive discipline, and training / development) to performing highly responsible administrative work
  • Managing complex operating, capital, debt service, and internal service fund budgets with multiple funding sources, along with managing debt portfolios, maintaining relationships with rating agencies and investors, and identifying financial risks and opportunities
  • Representing an agency or organization before stakeholders, elected officials, and the public, including preparing and delivering convincing, clear, concise, and well-organized professional presentations
  • Working with water, wastewater, or sanitation agencies, as well as clean, renewable energy enterprises or alternative energy providers, are desired

Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 250 employees, Sonoma Water consists of four divisions including Engineering & Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Business Services & External Affairs, and Water / Wastewater Operations & Maintenance. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water use efficiency and fishery restoration programs.

Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma.

In addition to generous starting pay, expansive opportunities for growth and development, being part of a challenging and rewarding work environment that offers continuous training and education, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better the communities of our region, you can look forward to some excellent benefits, including :

  • Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
  • Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
  • Staff Development / Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education / training opportunities
  • County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
  • Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance / benefits
  • Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
  • Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
  • Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
  • Student Loan Debt Relief County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
  • Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

    Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The formal title for this position is Water Agency Division Manager - Administrative Services.

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