Director of Finance & Administration

Under general direction from the General Manager, plans, directs, organizes, integrates, manages and provides oversight of the Finance & Accounting and Administration departments; serves as ReGen’s chief financial officer, risk manager and office administrator; directs and manages the development of short and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the Strategic Plan and ensures their effective execution; ensures all assigned functions serve the needs of ReGen in compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

provides complex administrative support to the General Manager and fills in for the General Manager as needed.

This position is responsible for managing and integrating a wide variety of functions, programs, staff, and comprehensive financial services and activities. Within assigned areas of accountability, the incumbent operates with substantial latitude and discretion to achieve effective and efficient utilization of resources in serving ReGen’s mission. Incumbent is a member of the Senior Team and provides advice and counsel to the General Manager regarding strategic policy.

The following duties are typical of this classification and are intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed, the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of essential functions. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification or is similar or closely related to another duty statement to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Directs and coordinates the preparation of analyses and recommendations regarding policy issues and long-range plans to address ReGen financial needs; advises the General Manager regarding policy issues, programs and projects to meet ReGen and customer needs; advises and assists the General Manager in identifying, articulating and implementing policies, programs and projects.
• Prepares, manages, and coordinates the development of ReGen’s general budget and capital improvement budget; develops revenue forecasts and monitors expenditures; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures to ensure budget adoption prior to July 1 of each year.
• Participates in the analysis of proposed legislation and regulation; participates in industry and intergovernmental activities to influence legislative and regulatory change consistent with ReGen’s interests and needs; represents ReGen as requested or assigned in dealings with constituent agencies in ReGen’s service area, and with other industry and governmental agencies and professional organizations.
• Responsible for financial reporting and management, financial planning, payroll, and revenue collections for ReGen; oversees bond issuance and refinancing; administers bond programs and secures tax-exempt and other types of financing.
• Supports the General Manager with business development and all revenue generating opportunities.
• Provides staff assistance to the General Manager and Board of Directors; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Responsible for the administration of the procurement program and for establishing best practices in all related activities, processes, procedures, systems.
• Oversees and participates in the annual review and revision of ReGen’s rates structure and charges; develops strategies and approaches for evaluating rate change alternatives; directs the development and recommends proposed rates; attends and participates in public meetings and rate hearings; oversees the implementation of new rates following board approval.
• Develops, implements and monitors short and long-term plans, goals and objectives in support of ReGen’s mission, Strategic Plan and Board priorities; directs the development of assigned department operating and capital improvement budgets; monitors implementation of adopted budgets.
• Serves as the Skelly Officer in the disciplinary process.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and…