What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Business Systems Team Manager position at The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California?
The Finance Business Systems Team Manager will be responsible for supporting multiple systems utilized by the Finance and Administration teams and serve as a liaison with Information Technology Group staff, other District staff, and external consultants in optimizing the financial functions and related business processes by applying business applications technical expertise and knowledge of finance and accounting concepts. They will also oversee financial system functionality related to the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, water billing, fixed assets, procurement, budgeting, electronic payments, and treasury and debt management, managing and supervising the design, development, enhancements, integration, implementation, testing, and administration of various financial business systems and applications within the Finance and Administration Group. Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
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Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, computer science, computer information systems, accounting information systems, and/or business administration with an emphasis on information technology and accounting or finance and ten years of increasingly responsible relevant experience, of which three years must have been in a supervisory, project management, or lead position or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, computer science, computer information systems, accounting information systems, and/or business administration with an emphasis on information technology and accounting or finance and eight years of increasingly responsible relevant experience, of which three years must have been in a supervisory, project management, or lead position.
Relevant Experience is defined as: Combination of experience in Accounting and Finance along with extensive background in and managing and enhancing enterprise financial systems including Oracle EBS and/or PeopleSoft ERP implementations and upgrades.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSCerificate(s): (One of the following are required at time of application)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with IT Specialization Or;• Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Or;• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with a focus on IT
Benefits:• Competitive compensation• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System• Tuition reimbursement• Training and advancement opportunities• Excellent working environment• Public transportation reimbursements
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
