Job Title:  Finance Manager

Employer:  Marshalltown Water Works

Location:  205 E State Street, Marshalltown, IA

Brief Job Description/Summary: 60 words or less.  Under the direction of the General Manager and Assistant General Manager, the Finance Manager plans, organizes, controls and directs the financial activities of the utility. This role is integral to maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization and requires a hands-on, team approach in financial planning, budgeting, and accounting

List of Job Duties: 

• Serves as a member of MWW’s management team, actively participating in Managers Meetings.  Shares appropriate information with General Manager, other managers, and staff.

Performs various administrative duties with specialized attention to the fact that the information, decisions, and communication involved may be sensitive or confidential.

• Works with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to develop and maintain long-term financial plans.
• Facilitates and analyzes major public improvement project financing.
• Works with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to develop annual operating and capital budgets.
• Provides accounting guidance to other MWW departments, assisting with financial information and reporting.
• Maintains accurate financial records for the Water Works in conformance with state law and the Board approved budget; prepare and file reports for Board approval.
• Reviews accounting transactions for accuracy, performs variance analyses, and reconciles accounts as needed.
• Assist or train others in accessing information from the financial system.
• Directs the general accounting functions, including general ledger and accounts payable updates and processing.
• Coordinates with the Administrative Services Manager to carry out payroll functions.
• Prepares financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. 
• Direct and participate in the preparation of cost-of-service rate studies.
• Work with other MWW department managers to develop and monitor performance measures and costs of operation.
• Seeks and manages grant and loan opportunities as needed.
• Oversees the company’s accounting efforts in relation to the annual audit.
• Oversees the retention of cash balances in conformance with Water Works policy.
• Participate in MWW’s IT initiatives.

Required Experience and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• B.S. degree in finance, accounting or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Designation as a Certified Public Accountant is highly desirable.
• Two years of accounting experience in a governmental organization is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of principles and process of governmental accounting.
• Familiarity with State and Federal rules and regulations regarding utility business systems.
• Ability to independently initiate analyses and solve a variety of accounting and fiscal issues for both long-term and daily operational needs.
• Significant knowledge of computer hardware and software used in the utility environment, including experience with automated accounting financial and billing systems.  Advanced user of Microsoft applications preferred. 
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to the MWW General Manager, other MWW managers, the MWW Board of Trustees, and financial consultants.
• Ability to prepare and estimate budgets.
• Ability to fluidly operate a 10-key adding machine.
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of MWW confidential records.
• 96% Minimum attendance.