Senior Financial Analyst

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until filled.
The deadline for the first review of applications is 8:00 AM on October 22, 2025. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications early. Candidates who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment.
This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

The District

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County.

IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager.

IRWD Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The Position:

Provides planning and analytical support to ensure the Districts' financial and rate stability. Provides analytical support with an emphasis in financial modeling and guidance to other departments and provides recommendations to enhance efficiency and productivity. The position requires independent judgment and interpretation of policy, rules and regulations.

This position is 100% in-office, meaning employees are expected to work from our Sand Canyon Headquarters full-time, without the option for remote work.

Participates in the preparation of the annual operating budget. Prepares the calendar and presentation for kickoff meeting. Coordinates assists and monitors department budget input, including consolidating and providing analysis of results.

Assists in the process for generating rates and prepares presentations and written communication for rate recommendations to the necessary Committees and the Board of Directors.

Assists in the preparation of the Proposition 218 notices and builds the associated mailing list. Works with consultant to ensure notices are mailed on a timely basis. Coordinates with IT on updating rates in the utility billing system. Tests updated rates in the system and on the website.

Coordinates with the external auditors to track protest letters on Proposition 218 notices. Assists in writing responses to protest letters.

Coordinates the updates for the Rates and Charges schedule. Work with other departments as necessary. Prepare updated booklet and written communication for Board approval.

Assists in maintaining the Enterprise Model for setting connection fees and property taxes to fund new capital. Coordinate with other departments to update capital requirements and developers to update projections.

Analyzes model to ensure fair and equitable allocation of costs between improvement districts.

Prepares quarterly actual vs budget analysis for operating and non-operating income and by system. Prepare quarterly actual vs budget analysis for capital program expenditures. Prepare quarterly forecasts.…