At Hunter Hamilton we have partnered with one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the area located in Scottsdale, AZ. For decades our client has been providing insightful expertise for world-class clients. Plug into the team as a Governmental Consulting Finance Director - Senior Manager. Our teams are crafted to create powerful working relationships, supplemented by investments in individual development.

Governmental Consulting Finance Director - Senior Manager key responsibilities:

• Design and modify complex spreadsheets, develop and manipulate MS-Excel based financial planning and rate analysis models.
• Manipulate large and complex data sets extracted from financial/accounting systems such as financial reports, customer billing data, water consumption data, and wastewater treatment plant data.
• Write comprehensive study reports.
• Read and interpret comprehensive annual financial reports, budgets, capital improvement plans, etc.
• Lead consulting engagements, including: managing project timelines, client communication and deliverables.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, which may include software implementation projects.

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field
• 5 years of experience working in accounting
• Experience in the utility industry and/or Governmental Accounting
• Experience with software implementations, long-term financial planning, and/or utility rate studies
• Experience in project management and navigating change management
• Proficient MS-Excel skills. Examples: advanced MS-Excel functions (i.e. data referencing (VLOOKUP, H-LOOKUP, SUMIFS), conditional statements (IF, MAX, MIN), pivot tables, graphs, and charts
• Knowledge of quantitative analysis, financial modeling, governmental accounting, local government financial management
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including the ability to interpret the analytical results
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative spirit
• Ability to embrace change

This is a direct hire position with a full list of benefits that will be provided upon being hired by our client.

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