Utilities Accounting & Revenue Manager

“Lead the strategy. Shape the future. Drive operational excellence as our next Utilities Accounting & Revenue Manager.”

This position manages and oversees the Financial Reporting Section within the Utilities Financial Services Division. The Section Manager 1 (Utilities Accounting & Revenue Manager) is responsible for leading the revenue analysis, Procure to Pay and customer facing payment processing teams.

The role provides strategic and fiscal operational leadership while serving as a subject‑matter expert in County ERP and Utility financial systems.

Location: 14 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Some Remote work.

In addition to the core responsibilities outlined in classification, this role includes, but is not limited to the following duties, either directly or indirectly:

• Experience working with financial, water and sewer utility ERP systems.
• Serves as a leader on research and analysis projects involving complex financial data management systems and matters.

• Performs, reviews, and analyzes periodic reconciliations between Utility and County financial ERP systems.
• Processes, reviews, analyzes, and approves all entries, transactions, adjustments, and accrual transactions impacting County ERP financials.

• Coordinates & monitors department’s task assignments & deliverables for annual audit.
• Assists in updating and developing policies and procedures to ensure adequate accounting controls and compliance in accordance with GAAP.

• Monitors & evaluates revenue focused contract expenditures & performance and provides recommendations on best practices and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Understands and provides input on all revenue‑focused contracts, including amounts due to and due from other local governments via Services contracts.

• Understands and provides guidance on the Daily Cashier’s Report, including reconciliation of payment methods, returns, and refund files.
• Provides guidance on daily, monthly, and annual Due to/O Due from local government reconciliations.
• Facilitates, reviews, and approves payables and transactions, and monitors activity for timeliness.

• Assists with development, monitoring, analyses and forecasting of department’s revenue budgets.
• Assists with development, monitoring, analysis, and forecasting of operating revenue and expense budgets.

• Provides direct supervision and mentorship to staff.
• Promotes and fosters a professional, positive, and integrative team‑driven culture.
• Establish and manage career path development for positions within section for professional growth and succession planning.

• Provides daily assistance to other departments, divisions, and Utilities leadership on Financial Reporting section matters.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Experience:

Progressively responsible technical, professional, and administrative functions in business administration, project management, engineering, environmental management, accounting, or a related field that includes formal supervisory training, one (1) year of team leadership or one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Degree:
Public or business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. 6+ years’ experience as described above.

• Associate’s degree and 4+ years’ experience as described above.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience as described above.
• Master or higher‑level degree and some experience as described above.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Assignment may require work outside normal business hours, including evenings or weekends, as necessary.
• Assignment includes mandatory response during declared emergencies as a member of the Citizen Information Center (telephone bank).

• CPA, CPFO, and/or CGFO certifications are highly…