DEPUTY UTILITY MANAGER-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Utilities/Administration
SUPERVISOR: Utilities Manager

Position Summary:

Under limited direction of the Utilities Manager, manages the finance and customer service functions, prepares and administers the Utilities Department budget, long term financial forecasts, management and accounting reports, and implements new department software. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information. The Deputy Utility Manager-Finance and Administration will have the full authority of the Utilities Manager in his or her absence. Assists the Utilities Manager in negotiating contracts and in the evaluation of professional proposals. The Deputy Utility Manager-Finance and Administration serves at the pleasure of the Utilities Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Seven years’ experience in accounting or finance, including three years in the utilities industry.
• Must be a US citizen and must be able to obtain a non-cleared DOE badge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license.