Metropolitan Utilities District

Vice President, Accounting

Omaha, NE

full_time

$173,147-$259,721

About This Job

SPA EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING DATES POSTED: 06/11-06/22/2025 Job Title

Vice President, Accounting

Salary Range

$173,147 - $259,721

Division:

Accounting

Grade:

SPA - 11S

Schedule:

Full-Time

Shift:

M-F; 1st Shift

Reports To

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Job Code:

10257

Position Summary

The Vice President, Accounting is responsible for directing the District's accounting department, including accounting, disbursements, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis and policies and procedures. This position directs the development of policies to safeguard the District's assets, including cash, investments, fixed assets and inventories. The Vice President, Accounting ensures the accuracy of the District's financial statements and reports related to the District's operations, which includes management of the annual external audit. The position serves on the Investment Management Committee of the pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits OPEB trusts. The position is also primarily responsible for risk management relative to ensuring that appropriate third-party insurance coverage is purchased. Additionally, the position is responsible for making recommendations around process changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Education

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Required - Bachelor's Degree with a specialization/major in accounting

Minimum Requirements

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Required - Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience to include experience in one or more of the following areas: annual budget process, inventory controls, payroll and GL reconciliations, scheduled monthly/quarter reconciliation and closing, preparation and review of annual/quarterly reports and

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Required - Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience or

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Required - Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility with documented success leading short term and long-range projects/activities, providing employee coaching, feedback and conflict resolution

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Preferred - Experience in analyzing and establishing financial controls.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

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Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire and

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Preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or proven significant technical accounting experience and ability to research technical issues. Upon Hire or

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Preferred - Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or proven significant technical accounting experience and ability to research technical issues. Upon Hire

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Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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Strong analytical and decision-making skills necessary to assume the daily responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results. Includes the ability to engage in regular and continuous decision-making and having an impact on people, cost, and quality of service.

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A working knowledge of FASB, GASB, and other pertinent accounting guidelines and standards.

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Familiarity with on-line research tools to know when new literature is available that relates to the District and be able to interpret how the statement impacts the District.

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Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)

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Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.

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Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation. Position routinely interacts with all levels of management as well as with external Board members.

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Strong human relations skills.

Essential Functions

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Maintain an up-to-date billing price book. Determine District overhead rates and costs, recommend price changes as deemed necessary. Furnish cost data to other departments as the basis for their estimating.

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Direct and manage an effective budget process. Establish and recommend a complete five (5) year budget for both Gas and Water Divisions annually for presentation to and approval by the Board of Directors.

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Set-up control processes to ensure compliance and adherence to the Budget.

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Provide direction and oversight for the development/updating of the District’s Procedure Manual, a comprehensive document intended to provide procedural guidance to virtually all areas of the District, with a particular focus on financial controls and consistency of behavior.

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Prepare Department budgets and business plans to ensure the appropriate level of staff is in place to accomplish departmental objectives as efficiently as possible.

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Control adherence to budgets and business plans through periodic review of financial reports with subordinate directors or supervisors.

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Develop/prepare financial reports and business cases to meet the decision needs of management throughout the District.

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Prepare the “Monthly Report on Income & Finance” which is directed to the Board and Senior Management. The report provides an executive level review of monthly and year-to-date financial results as compared to budget and prior year.

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Administer the procedures relating to accurate determination and disbursement of statutory tax on utility revenues within city boundaries.

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Oversee the general ledger (GL) for the District, including creation and maintenance of accounts and records that allow for the preparation of financial records and reports to facilitate decision making and to control the activities of the District.

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Direct the annual analysis and communication to the City of Omaha and other jurisdictions for whom we provide billing services related to the fees associated with billing sewer and trash fees on their behalf.

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Responsible for overall cash management of the District. This should allow for the identification of excess funds available for short-term investing, or alternatively, when it may be necessary to rely on lines of credit.

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Establish and administer procedures to ensure sales and use tax is accrued and remitted as appropriate, based on the various expenditure types and associated requirements per the Nebraska Department of Revenue.

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Prepare recommendations for capital investment for the District, provide financial analysis around fund requirements, revenue and profits. Inherent with identifying fund requirements is the extensive financial support that is necessary related to the issuance of public bonds.

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Provide data and analysis to support the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, in purchase and control of property and liability insurance, review of financial aspects of the District's group insurance and pension programs.

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Recommend and implement process improvement in all areas of responsibility.

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Direct and manage the annual external financial audit. This includes drafting footnotes as well as the “Management Discussion and Analysis” portion of the year-end financial statements.

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Manage relationships with the District’s actuarial team, provide required data and analysis to ensure timely completion of reviews/valuations of both the District’s Defined Benefit Pension Plan as well as the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan.

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Maintain and direct relationships with the District’s Investment Advisor relative to the Pension and OPEB trust funds. This entails keeping Investment Policy Statements current and relevant for both trusts. This also includes providing additional information that may be required by the “Insurance and Pension” committee in the fulfillment of their duties.

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Play a key role in meetings with credit rating agencies to secure updated credit ratings.

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Develop talent: coach and mentor employees; support employee growth and development through leadership opportunities and professional development.

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Provide employees feedback through completion of performance appraisals and employee one-on-one meetings.

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Manage employee unacceptable behavior, poor work performance or policy violations, including the use of discipline when appropriate.

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Maintain financial oversight of budget or works with financial responsibility in mind.

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Plan for attrition through awareness of separation risks, cross-training, employee development and succession planning.

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Fulfill responsibilities common to all Supervisory, Professional, and Administrative positions as stated.

Required For All Jobs

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Perform a variety of other duties as assigned

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Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures

Skills

In contributing to the objectives of the District, this role is responsible for the initiation, cultivation, and maintenance of strong relationships of a business and professional nature. This position requires good communication skills and tact in order to maintain professional relationships with the following, but not limited to:

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Board of Directors

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All levels of District

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Internal and external customers

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Federal, State, and local agencies

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Community organizations and partners

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Consultants, contractors and other third-party organizations that fall within the scope of this role

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Professional, industry, trade, and civic associations

Physical Demands

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Stationary Position - Occasionally

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Move/Traverse - Occasionally

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Stationary Position/Seated - Constantly

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Transport/Lifting - Rarely

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Transport/Carrying - Rarely

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Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely

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Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely

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Ascend/Descend - Rarely

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Balancing - Rarely

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Position Self/Stooping - Rarely

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Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely

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Position Self/Crouching - Rarely

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Position Self/Crawling - Rarely

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Reaching - Rarely

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Handling - Occasionally

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Grasping - Occasionally

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Feeling - Rarely

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Communicate/Talking - Constantly

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Communicate/Hearing - Constantly

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Repetitive Motions - Frequently

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Coordination - Frequently

Additional Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise. This job is eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

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Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.

Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement

Job may be eligible for a hybrid in-office and work from home flexible work arrangement.

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Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"

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Vice President, Accounting

About This Job

Minimum Requirements

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Essential Functions

Required For All Jobs

Physical Demands

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