Deputy Director, Finance & Administration

GENERAL SUMMARY

Directs the Finance department. Oversees the accounting, budgeting, and procurement activities for the agency, including oversight and management, strategic direction, financial analysis, and special projects. Ensures compliance with the policies, goals, and objectives established by the General Manager, Deputy General Manager / Chief Financial Officer, and the Board of Directors. Provides interpretation of financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory, and customer financial regulations. Researches, recommends, and implements solutions to problems relating to accounting, auditing, budgeting, procurement, legal contracting, and other business practices. Serves as an Investment Officer.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Oversees and provides direction for the preparation of financial statements and reports, including the Annual Budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Five-Year Plan, Quarterly Investment Reports, and quarterly operating statements. Briefs the Board of Directors to ensure compliance with State law.
• Interprets financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory, and customer financial regulations. Researches, recommends, and implements solutions to matters related to accounting, auditing, budgeting, procurement, legal contracting, and other business practices. Reviews internal controls and implements process improvements and updates, as necessary.
• Oversees and coordinates the cash management responsibilities, including monitoring and investing available funds. Oversees the bank depository contract and reviews banking activity to ensure compliance and internal controls.
• Balances and closes financial books monthly and for the annual audit. Monitors the balancing of subsidiary ledgers monthly including payroll, accounts receivable, fixed assets, encumbrances, billing, and accounts payable.
• Supports the development of recommendations for rates and fees, to include property tax rate, general fees, and utility fees schedules. Delivers presentations to management and board of directors.
• Coordinates grant development, submission, award, and reporting in collaboration with other River Authority departments.
• Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position directly or indirectly supervises all Finance personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• An Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and ten (10) years of increasing responsibility in finance, accounting, management, or economics; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None

☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR)
• Government Finance Officers Association standards
• Internal and external audits
• Bond Issuances
• Utility Rate development
• Investing
• Microsoft Office

Skills and Abilities:

• Writing and interpreting policies and procedures
• Communicating orally and in writing
• Leadership and management
• Public speaking
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture that reflects our Values In Action of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.