Supervisor of General Accounting

Join Our Team as a Supervisor of General Accounting!

Location : Fresno, CA

Annual Salary Range : $100,008 - $200,016

Application Period : January 29, 2025 – March 3, 2025

About Us :

Westlands Water District is dedicated to providing a timely, reliable, and affordable water supply to our landowners and water users. We are committed to preserving our federal contract and acquiring additional water to meet the needs of our community.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervisor of General Accounting to join our team. Under the general direction of the Deputy General Manager of Finance & Administration, you will lead and manage a team of professional, technical, and administrative staff. Your responsibilities will include :

• Planning, directing, and supervising accounting activities.
• Performing complex accounting tasks, including debt and cash management.
• Preparing financial statements and conducting audits.
• Managing the District’s budget and financial analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing, budgeting, and financial reporting. You should be able to analyze complex accounting issues, supervise staff effectively, and prepare detailed financial reports. Knowledge of business law and government codes relevant to local government is essential.

Benefits :

Application Process :

To apply, please submit the following by March 3, 2025 :

Submit your application online, in person, by mail, email, or fax to :

Westlands Water District

Attention : Human Resources Department

Mailing : P.O. Box 5199, Fresno, CA 93755

Physical : 286 W. Cromwell Ave. Fresno, CA 93711

Email : resume@wwd.ca.gov

Fax : (559) 241-6286

For questions, contact the Human Resources Department at (559) 241-6205 or visit our website at wwd.ca.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Westlands Water District is an Equal Opportunity / ADA Employer.

About Westlands Water District :

Westlands receives water from the Central Valley Project, which is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The District’s water distribution system is comprised entirely of buried pipeline (approximately 1,100 miles of pipe) and is outfitted with over 3,000 water meters. Westlands continually invests in this sophisticated system, which measures every drop of water and minimizes losses caused by seepage and evaporation. Westlands is among the few, if not the only, agricultural water agencies in the United States that distributes water through an entirely enclosed system.Since its formation in 1952, the mission of the Westlands Water District has been to provide timely, reliable and affordable water services to landowners and water users in western Fresno and Kings Counties. These water services include the sustainable management and delivery of water supply, as well as the provision of ongoing education, advanced technology and innovative methods for environmental conservation.Westlands’ dedication to the communities and farms dependent on water deliveries and commitment to the preservation of its federal contract has led to the acquisition of additional water necessary to meet these needs. To support this mission, Westlands has adopted the following goals : Preserve and restore the federal contract water supply.Obtain supplemental water supplies through short and long-term purchases and transfers.Develop a process to examine the various options available for the purposes of supply enhancement and drainage mitigation.Support timely construction of cost-effective facilities to enhance the quality and reliability of water supplies.Conduct the maintenance, operational and administrative functions of Westlands in an efficient and effective manner.Implement and maintain an effective Water Conservation program by providing growers with accurate and current information and technical assistance to aid with water management planning.

Salary : $100,008 - $200,016