Rates and Economic Analysis Manager

Plans, organizes and manages the daily operations and staff involved in utilities accounting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and utility warehouse operation and controls. Position involves high mental stress induced by constant demands and pressure to meet critical deadlines; extended hours beyond a regular work day/week. Position functions within an office setting with no notable environmental factors or adverse conditions. 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.

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

Full-Time; Regular; Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Supervises staff through appropriate work oversight; prioritizes and coordinates work assignments; trains, coaches and instructs employees as required; monitors work and evaluates performance; ensures staff adhere to policies and procedures 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.
• 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.

Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City 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.