Director, Finance/CFO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following and other duties as assigned:

Responsible for the overall direction and management of the Finance Department (Accounting, Budgeting – O&M and Capital, and procurement/warehouse function).

Reviews accounting procedures and policies and recommends changes or modifications which are designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.

Responsible for compliance with all relevant accounting pronouncements and standards.

Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations for the information and guidance of NSBU Commission and staff.

Directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets. Directs/coordinates the five and ten-year capital improvement plan and funding with GM-CEO and Senior Executive Team.

Establishes major economic objectives and directs preparation of annual and five-year O&M and capital budgets; prepares projections on long-range financial requirements; determines capital requirements.

Reports at monthly Commission meetings on the financial status of NSBU.

Prepares and presents informational or approval items and communicates effectively before the NSBU Commission, City of NSB Commission, and other governmental agencies or community organizations, as needed.

Manages NSBU’s investment portfolio working with the Investment Advisor.

Leads improvements in NSBU’s financial operations leveraging industry best practices. 

Works closely with GM-CEO to ensure the Finance Department is aligned and supports all operations and overall strategy.

Works with the Executive team on strategic planning.

Ensures NSBU’s financial performance is positioned for short and long-term financial and operational goals.

Continually evaluates financial operations and computer software use for operational automation and process efficiencies. 

Competencies                                           

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Professional Knowledge

Must demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles, methods, and practices of general, payroll and customer accounting; thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of plant accounting, inventory accounting, and control and cost control; the ability to develop and apply GAAP, FASB, GASB, FERC and NARUC principals; remains current on relevant laws, legal rulings, and regulations; must possess the ability to prioritize work duties for maximum efficiency; develops and utilizes best practices; seeks process improvement through numerous resources; possesses the thorough knowledge to direct and oversee projects which require an accounting specialty; applies advanced level understanding of the organizational and business objectives of financial operations. 

Relationship Management

Must possess the ability to manage interactions to provide service and to support the organization; establishes credibility in all interactions; treats all employees, customers, vendors, and the like with respect and dignity; builds engaging relationships with all organizational stakeholders through trust, teamwork, and direct communication; demonstrates approachability and openness; manages internal and external relationships in ways that promote the best interests of all parties; fosters effective teambuilding among employees.

Consultation

Must possess the ability to provide guidance to organizational stakeholders; applies creative problem-solving to address business needs and issues; develops consultative and coaching skills.

Leadership

Must possess the ability to direct and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization; exhibits behaviors consistent with and conforming to organizational culture; fosters collaboration; understands the most effective and efficient way to accomplish tasks within the parameters of organizational hierarchy, processes, systems, and policies; develops solutions to overcome potential obstacles to successful implementation of initiatives; demonstrates agility and expertise when leading organizational initiatives or when supporting the initiatives of others; sets the vision for Finance initiatives and builds buy-in from internal and external stakeholders; promotes consensus among organizational stakeholders (e.g., employees, business unit leaders, informal leaders) when proposing new initiatives; serves as a transformational leader for the organization by leading change.

Communication

Must possess the ability to effectively exchange information with others; provides clear, concise information to others in verbal, written, electronic, and other communication formats for public and organizational consumption; listens actively and empathetically to the views of others; delivers critical information to all stakeholders; seeks further information to clarify ambiguity; provides constructive feedback effectively; ensures effective communication throughout the organization; provides thoughtful feedback in appropriate situations; provides proactive communications; demonstrates an understanding of the audience’s perspective; treats constructive feedback as a developmental opportunity; welcomes the opportunity to discuss competing points of view; helps others consider new perspectives; leads effective and efficient meetings; utilizes communication technology.

Cultural Effectiveness

Must possess the ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties; has a strong set of core values while operating with adaptability to particular conditions, situations, and people; maintains openness to others’ ideas and makes decisions based upon experience, data, facts, and reasoned judgment; demonstrates nonjudgmental respect for other perspectives; works effectively with diverse cultures and populations; conducts business with an understanding and respect for the differences in rules, customs, laws, regulations, and business operations between own culture and all cultures; appreciates the commonalities, values, and individual uniqueness of all human beings; possesses self-awareness and humility to learn from others; adapts perspective and behavior to meet the cultural context. 

Ethical Practice

Must possess the ability to integrate core values, integrity, and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices; maintains confidentiality; acts with personal, professional, and behavioral integrity; responds immediately to all reports of unethical behavior or conflicts of interest; empowers all employees to report unethical behavior or conflicts of interest without fear of reprisal; shows consistency between espoused and enacted values; acknowledges mistakes; applies power or authority appropriately; recognizes personal bias and others’ tendency toward bias, and takes measures to mitigate the influence of bias in business decisions; maintains appropriate levels of transparency in organizational practices; manages political and social pressures when making decisions. 

Critical Evaluation

Must possess the ability to interpret information to make business decisions and recommendations; makes sound decisions based on evaluation of available information; transfers knowledge and best practices from one situation to the next; applies critical thinking to information received from organizational stakeholders and evaluates what can be used for organizational success; gathers critical information; analyzes data with a keen sense for what is useful; delineates a clear set of best practices based on experience, evidence from industry literature, published peer-reviewed research, publicly available web-based sources of information, and other sources; analyzes information to identify evidence-based best practices; identifies leading indicators of outcomes; analyzes large quantities of information from research and practice. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and

procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, contractors/vendors, and employees NSBU. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to apply concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Computer Skills

Must possess the ability to use and understand the required Accounting software; ability to use and understand Great Plains financial system and Cogsdale customer service software; advanced ability to use MS Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Education and Experience   

This position requires the following education and experience:                                  

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred. A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional utility accounting experience required.  A minimum of ten years of progressively advanced supervisory experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

This position requires the following certifications, licenses, and/or registrations:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) – 8 hours minimum (investment related CPE) preferred.

Other Qualifications               

Florida Driver's License Class E required.  Ability to work flexible hours, as required.

NSBU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment decisions, including hiring, promoting, disciplining, or discharging are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic that is protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Veteran’s Preference. We value the service veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members, veterans, and military spouses. Veteran’s preference is applied during our recruiting process.

If you require an accommodation to submit your application or resume, please contact our Human Resources office at (386) 424-3570.

NSBU is a local government organization and a Drug Free Workplace.