Niagara Falls Water Board

Director of Financial Services

Niagara Falls Water Board

Niagara Falls New York

Salary: Neg Per Hour

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

·       Provides supervision and control of financial activities related to general ledger accounting, grants and contracts, budget control, financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts and disbursements, payroll accounting, bank reconciliation, and all other financial aspects;

·       Plans and executes short- and long-term financing of capital projects and activities, consulting with bank officials, bond counsels and fiscal advisors and recommending short-term investment of funds;

·       Manages the financial operations of the Water Board, including design of financial systems, preparation of reports, conducting financial analysis, and providing adequate controls over all systems;

·       Consults with other Directors to determine the broad policies of the Water Board relating to business and finance;

·       Compiles and interprets data and financial information to advise management and external advisors;

·       Defines and implements financial procedures for fiscal operations;

·       Provides financial information, records, and support to and prepares special reports, schedules and exhibits for auditors, both internal and external;

·       Provides fiscal input and financial guidance in related activities such as payroll systems, insurance programs, and purchasing procedures;

·       Provides forecast of Water Board resources and requirements to aid management, departments and others in making budget and long-range plans;

·       Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.

·       Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal accounting; considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance and applicable state and local laws and regulations; working knowledge of Microsoft PC applications and computerized accounting systems; knowledge of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) accounting standards; ability to plan, assign and direct the work of staff engaged in a variety of fiscal activities; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to prepare and analyze a variety of financial reports and records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York Stateregistered college or university with

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Public Administration with major coursework in accounting and five (5) years of supervisory experience in government accounting.

OR

B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Public Administration with major coursework in accounting and seven (7) years of supervisory experience in government accounting.

Job Overview

Posted Date: 21 May 2024

Location: Niagara Falls New York

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Our Mission The mission of the Niagara Falls Water Board (NFWB) is to provide safe and reliable water and wastewater management services to our community in an economical and efficient manner. Our Vision The goal of the Niagara Falls Water Board is to become a first class competitive utility in the next five to seven years. To achieve this vision, we will: • Continually invest in our infrastructure to maintain our facilities and provide overall customer satisfaction. • Provide our employees a safe and supportive work environment. • Invest in our employees' professional development and growth to increase productivity. • Apply technology, redefine management and work practices to control the cost of providing quality services to our community.

Name: Niagara Falls Water Board

Web: https://nfwb.org

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