Manager of Water Pricing and Revenue

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, engineering, economics or other directly related field. 

Experience:  

• At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in utility rate setting.   

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. 

Licenses and Certifications Required:   

• A Certified Public Accountant License is desirable.   

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.   

Preferred Qualifications:  

• None 
   

Knowledge:  

• Expert level knowledge of Excel, including experience with macros, proficient in financial modeling as it relates to rates, fee setting and long-term financial forecasts, analyzing trends and determining rate impacts.   

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of accounting particularly in a government enterprise or other utility.  

• Knowledge of other common office software products. 

Abilities:   

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials.  

• handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.  

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.  

• establish and fulfill goals and objectives.  

• prepare and deliver presentations summarizing analyses.  

• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others. 

Skills:   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• personal computer skills including spreadsheet and word-processing software applications. 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Essential Personnel:  

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 

Physical Demands:  

• Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.  

• occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; vision for reading, interpreting, and preparing reports and data analysis; hand/eye coordination for operation of computer.  

• speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens. 

Work Environment:   

• Works in a clean, comfortable environment. 

Equipment Used:  

• Personal computer and standard office equipment.