Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD)

Senior Financial Analyst

Irvine, CA

full_time

$103,995-$142,380

About This Job

The Senior Financial Analyst is part of a team of 5 full-time employees. A Senior Financial Analyst designs, analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations for utility rate structures and fees that support long-term and short-term financial plans and ensure the Districts' financial stability. This person provides support to other departments and offers suggestions to enhance efficiency and productivity.

The ideal candidate is a high performing self-starter with the ability to review, interpret, and summarize complex data. They are an accomplished speaker, attentive listener, and effective negotiator. They have a positive attitude and work well with others. Requires equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field and 3+ years in a finance analytical function. MBA, proficiency with Oracle financial systems, and experience building and updating conceptual models preferred.

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Participates in the preparation of the annual operating budget. Prepares the calendar and presentation for kickoff meeting. Coordinates assists and monitors department budget input, including consolidating and providing analysis of results.

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Assists in the process for generating rates and prepares presentations and written communication for rate recommendations to the necessary Committees and the Board of Directors.

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Assists in the preparation of the Proposition 218 notices and builds the associated mailing list. Works with consultant to ensure notices are mailed on a timely basis. Coordinates with IT on updating rates in the utility billing system. Tests updated rates in the system and on the website.

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Coordinates with the external auditors to track protest letters on Proposition 218 notices. Assists in writing responses to protest letters.

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Coordinates the updates for the Rates and Charges schedule. Work with other departments as necessary. Prepare updated booklet and written communication for Board approval.

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Assists in maintaining the Enterprise Model for setting connection fees and property taxes to fund new capital. Coordinate with other departments to update capital requirements and developers to update projections.

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Analyzes model to ensure fair and equitable allocation of costs between improvement districts.

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Prepares quarterly actual vs budget analysis for operating and non-operating income and by system. Prepare quarterly actual vs budget analysis for capital program expenditures. Prepare quarterly forecasts. Monitor and assist with departments over budget. Coordinate analysis and explanations. Prepare written communication for the Committee.

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Develops financial reports and models to support other departments as requested. Coordinate with Information Systems and other departments. Recommend and implement changes to the Financial System as necessary. Provide testing support.

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Contributes to establishing financial policies and maintain confidentiality of financial information.

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Prepare and present PowerPoint and other presentations on various topics as necessary.

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Builds and updates conceptual models for a business plan.

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Assists with the development of District-wide strategic financial initiatives.

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Provides analytical support to other departments as requested.

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Provides information to be included in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

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Manages and participates in special projects as assigned.

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Attends District Committee and Board meetings as required.

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Complies with safety work-related practices and attends relevant safety training.

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Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Disaster Service Worker:

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Senior Financial Analyst

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