Director of Finance and Technology

Under the administrative direction of an Assistant General Manager, the Director of Finance and Technology plans, organizes, and directs the programs, projects, services, operations, and activities of the Finance and Technology Department and provides leadership and direction to department staff in the implementation of District goals, policies, programs, and procedures. The Director of Finance and Technology may serve as the Deputy District Treasurer.

This is a newly established position that has been conceptually approved by the District's Board of Directors and is pending final Board approval. 

Please click on this link to view the recruitment brochure.

When completing the application, a cover letter and resume must be submitted to be considered for this opportunity.  In the cover letter, applicants should address their experience in the following areas:

1. Planning and overseeing finance and information technology functions;
2. Managing finances for a public agency, including responsibility for budget development and the size of the budgets managed;
3. Implementing large-scale, complex, and/or highly visible organizational initiatives that demonstrates strong competency in program and change management;
4. Managing staff, including the size and general roles of staff managed, and methods used to successfully develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for a work group and communicate organizational initiatives to staff.

The recruitment process will consist of an application review (including cover letter addressing the areas requested above), 1st round (structured) interview, and 2nd round (selection) interview. The tentative dates for the interviews are listed below:
   
1st Round Tentative Interview Date Range: May 7 or 8, 2025
2nd Round Tentative Interview Date Range: May 19-22, 2025

Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment process via e-mail.

Develops and implements goals, objectives, programs, policies, and procedures for the Finance and Technology Department; provides leadership and direction to department staff in the implementation of department and District goals, objectives, programs, policies and procedures; facilitates collaboration with other departments in the delivery of services and operations.

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the finance division, including investment, general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, purchasing, warehousing, and inventory control; assists in the investment of District funds.

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the information systems division, including the administration of hardware, software, and web-based systems, control systems, geographic information systems, and network and security systems and operations.

Directs the preparation and administration of the District annual budget; confers with management staff to determine immediate and long-range budgetary needs of the District; directs the preparation and administration of the department budget.

Directs the annual audit by outside, independent auditors; directs the internal audit program and internal control activities to ensure sound practices.

Advises on and negotiates a variety of contracts, agreements, and cooperative arrangements with other governmental agencies, financial institutions, and private contractors.

Keeps abreast of new and emerging trends and developments in the finance and technology fields; evaluates, recommends, and implements new and innovative practices, techniques, and technology.

In collaboration with other members of the executive leadership team, develops policy and management recommendations to the Board of Directors through strategic planning and long-range program development activities. 

Develops and conducts a variety of complex and technical projects, studies, reports, and presentations; prepares and delivers presentations to the Board; represents and delivers presentations on behalf of the District to other bodies, groups, and associations.

Interviews and recommends selection of candidates; establishes performance expectations and performance standards for the department; oversees plans and actions for employee development; prepares and conducts employee evaluations; conducts informal counseling on work issues; prepares documentation and improvement plans to address work performance problems/deficiencies; and recommends and implements approved disciplinary actions.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF AND PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Advanced principles, practices, and techniques for budget planning, development, and administration;
• Principles and practices of financial and investment analysis;
• Automated fiscal systems;
• Utility rate structuring;
• Principles and methods of public administration, including principles and methods of effective employee relations and personnel policies and procedures;
• Principles, techniques, and methods of project management;
• District operations, functions, programs, services, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and strategic priorities;
• Laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the District’s management operations;
• Principles and practices of effective leadership and management;

ABILITY TO:

• Direct the work of the finance and information systems divisions and provide effective management and supervision to management staff;
• Plan, develop, and administer District and department budgets;
• Perform long-term financial planning and investment analysis;
• Lead, direct, motivate, and coordinate the work of others to carry out department operations and achieve District goals and objectives;
• Foster and promote a positive workplace culture of inclusivity, initiative, innovation, collaboration, and collegiality; 
• Perform long-term strategic planning to meet department needs;
• Develop and implement effective and innovative projects and programs to achieve department goals and objectives;
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with staff, elected officials, community organizations, interest groups, and government agencies;
• Develop and deliver effective presentations;
• Identify and evaluate complex problems and develop and recommend effective solutions;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Organize work to meet constantly changing priorities and deadlines;
• Exercise a high level of initiative and independence of sound judgment and action;
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports;
• Operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sufficient eyesight to read fine statistical reports and standard text and data on computer screens;
• Ability to speak and hear at normal conversational levels in person and over the telephone;
• Manual dexterity to write legibly and to use calculators, computers, and other general office equipment;
• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately ten (10) pounds; and to reach, bend, or crouch to access files and records;
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed), typically:

EDUCATION: 

A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, economics, information systems, computer science, or a related field. A master’s degree in one of these fields is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible related experience, with at least three (3) years of management experience, including responsibility for fiscal management in a public agency. 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

A valid California class C driver’s license must be maintained at all times.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate in the State of California is desirable.

It is the policy of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical impairment, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, or age (except where a bona fide occupational qualification). The District will act to ensure equal treatment to all persons in matters affecting recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, and layoff practices, and any other matters affecting employment with the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District. The same policy applies to all qualified Vietnam- era veterans, disabled veterans or other persons with disabilities that are capable of performing a particular job with reasonable accommodation to their disability.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing, upon applying.

Salary : $194,719 - $292,079