This is highly responsible professional and managerial work in planning, coordinating and directing the functions, staff and activities of the Financial Unit of the Madison Water Utility. The employee in this class develops and administers the Water Utility's financial plans and fiscal system and prepares all the necessary internal, City and Public Service Commission required financial reports. The work entails the supervision of the metering, inspection, and billing functions and the accounting and financial information systems. The work also requires preparation and submittal of rate requests before the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
Work is characterized by a high degree of judgment, discretion, and initiative.
As a member of the Utility s Management Team, participates in the formulation of Utility policy and the identification and resolution of issues pertaining to management. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Utility Manager. Manage the finances and fiscal systems of the City of Madison Water Utility to ensure that it attains and maintains current and future financial stability. Determine financial priorities and recommend, establish, and implement policies and procedures as directed by the City Board of Water Commissioners, Common Council and State Public Service Commission. Perform all financial activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the standards and regulations of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the Public Service Commission.