Assistant Waterworks Controller

Description:

Assists in planning, directing and coordinating all activities relating to financial management and overall accounting of a waterworks organization; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one vacancy with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Finance Division. The Assistant Waterworks Controller is the full assistant to the Waterworks Controller in the overall administration of the division. The position is responsible for cash management, investment and portfolio management, management and financing. Formulates and prescribes Department-wide financial management, accounting and fiscal policies, procedures and controls.

Duties include but are not limited to: Recommends objectives and implementation for supporting units, programs, processes, policies, and/or procedures to successfully achieve these objectives; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; directs the preparation and issuance of financial statements and reports ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with appropriate laws, ordinances, and regulations; coordinates, directs, and may serve as lead analyst on complex processes, analyses, and reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and studies relating to rate structure, debt service requirements, investments and revenue projections; conducts a variety of operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to financial programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; plans and reviews accounting activities consisting of general accounting, fund accounting, revenue and customer accounting, treasury, asset management and meter reading activities; provides direction for work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with managers, supervisors and line staff for planning and evaluation of activities and to identify and resolve problems; formulates and justifies the finance division’s budget; monitors account balances and expenditures; prepares solicitations for professional services; approves of purchases of goods and services.