Manager-Finance – CFO Services

Compensation

$99,368.59 - $165,681.33

(Based on Experience)

Summary

Responsible for a broad range of duties including fostering positive relationships between GLWA, GLWA member partners, and other intergovernmental agencies to support effective collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the organization of new and/or non-routine scenarios and craft a work plan and communication strategy related to financial matters
• Manage nonoperating billing processes, activities, and associated agreements and the team members supporting those processes
• Establish and maintain standards for the billing processes supporting GLWA intergovernmental and miscellaneous invoicing including but not limited to interlocal agreements, legal settlements, leased property agreements, and other miscellaneous reimbursements
• Serve as the liaison between the GLWA Legal team, GLWA Operations teams, and internal Financial Services teams in the development and approval of intergovernmental agreements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial and operational teams with GLWA member partners and other intergovernmental agencies
• Address member partner and other intergovernmental agency concerns and issues that may arise related to intergovernmental billing matters
• Oversee the collections process related to intergovernmental billing processes.  Implement and maintain a strong system of internal control that delineates between billing and account collections efforts by the Operational Billing team and the Intergovernmental Finance team and compliments the cash receipts efforts led by the Treasury and Treasury Accounting teams
• Coordinate financial services activities and reporting with DWSD including Shared Services agreements, the Retail Lockbox, and Reconciliation Committee, and weekly Chief Financial Officer meetings
• Function as the accounting lead for miscellaneous revenue, receivable, and related cash receipt entries, workpapers, and reporting with the support of the Intergovernmental Finance Team
• Support the related Workday system processes and controls related to Intergovernmental Finance activities
• Monitor and maintain documented policies and procedures to support team processes
• Engage in GLWA general management activities and responsibilities related to training and leadership

Required Education and Experience

Transcripts or Diploma Required:

• All applicants for this classification must upload a copy of their college transcript or college diploma. When uploading your resume please include your education credentials also.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related area
• Five (5) years of Finance, Accounting, or governmental relations experience including at least three (3) years in a managerial role

PREFERRed Experience

• Experience in a municipal or Public Utility
• State and local government administration
• Fund accounting
• Treasury
• Water and Sewer utilities billing practices

Other Requirements

• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401a, and team member discount programs. Click HERE for more information.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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Salary : $99,369 - $165,681