Rates and Economic Analysis Manager

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Rates and Economic Analysis Manager

Salary

$69,165.41 - $99,588.11 Annually

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

D047 05-24 MD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

05/10/2024

Closing Date

5/27/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Nature of Work

Plans, organizes and manages the daily operations and staff involved in utilities accounting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and utility warehouse operation and controls.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Position functions within an office setting with no notable environmental factors or adverse conditions.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Position requires hand/eye coordination in the use of a computer keyboard, mouse and calculator; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds.

WORK SITUATION FACTORS

Position involves high mental stress induced by constant demands and pressure to meet critical deadlines; extended hours beyond a regular work day/week. Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full time, regular, exempt position.

This position is graded RX23.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages, organizes and coordinates daily operations to meet work goals; prioritizes and assigns tasks, projects and training; assures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals; responds to requests for information, and provides technical information within scope of authority.

• Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload, and technical issues, and to prioritize and assign tasks and projects; evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement; interprets applicable rules and regulations within scope of authority to provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and administering policies and procedures.

• Manages staff through proper delegation and work supervision to provide appropriate levels of service and resources; coordinates and manages various special and recurring projects, monitors work, evaluates performance, trains, counsels, coaches, and instructs employees in order to meet established goals and objectives; ensures adherence to established policies and procedures to remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Manages the operation and administration of the department's warehouse operation that includes material and supply issue controls, periodic review and reconciliation of inventory and reporting, assist Financial Department staff with the annual warehouse inventory audit.

• Oversees the preparation of the Utilities Department annual budget; provides technical reviews; reviews for submittal all budget adjustments and amendments.

• Prepares and performs risk analysis of multi-year financial forecasts for planning, financing and other financial purposes for each utility.

• Oversees preparation and provides expert technical review/risk analysis of forecasts regarding customers served, consumption and sales revenue; ensures results are consistent with the strategic financial plan.

• Oversees preparation, review and approval of all reports and recommendations produced by subordinate staff regarding accounting, budgeting, forecasts, audits and related areas.

• Provides senior management with monthly, quarterly and year-end performance versus budget/objectives data.

• Researches, initiates and coordinates with Finance staff the external financing of utilities projects via grants, loans or revenue bonds.

• Collects and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports to provide accurate and timely information related to assigned functions and duties; develops and presents information in clear and easily used formats; maintains regulatory compliance by keeping current on industry trends, regulations, and issues; identifies areas of concern for management for review and potential action.

• Manages and monitors financial activities of assigned budgets to ensure compliance and meet performance targets and goals; oversees procurement activities for supplies, services, equipment, and other items to assure activities comply with established policies and processes.

• Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure customer and staff needs are met; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services.

• Responds to and resolves various complaints, issues, inquiries, and problems as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Serves as the Section Administrator as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Utility Regulation Management, or directly-related field PLUS four years of experience in utility operations accounting, or directly-related field, which includes supervisory/management experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

A valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of: Principles and practices of accounting, economics, statistics, finance and cost accounting principles; generally accepted accounting principles; forecasting; economic and statistical principles and budgeting concepts for utility operations, data collection and analysis; advanced statistics; principles and practices of effective employee supervision; principles and practices of administrative management.

Ability to: Develop and analyze overall utility operation financial performance; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; perform complex technical reading and writing and mathematical calculations; perform complex problem solving; effectively utilize presentation and data base applications.

Skills in: Personal computer and software application use.

To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,

Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits)

01

Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process).

• Yes

• No

  02

  Position requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Utility Regulation Management, or directly-related field. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes

• No

  03

  I understand and accept that if my response is "YES" to the question above, I agree to provide proof of the required degree and/or transcript (official or unofficial) if recommended for the position.

• Yes

• No

  04

  This position may have a preference for a graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Utility Regulation Management, or directly related field. Do you meet this preference?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Position requires at least four years of experience in utility operations accounting or directly related field including supervisory/management experience. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the Work Experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes

• No

  06

  Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the Certificates and Licenses section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered "yes" to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N/A.

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Agency

City of Las Cruces

Address

P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004

Phone

575-528-3100575-528-3100

Website

http://www.lascruces.gov

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