Chief Financial Officer
Benton Utilities Chief Financial Officer Job Opening
Benton Utilities is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer directs the financial planning and accounting practices of Benton Utilities, as well as the relationships with lending institutions, the financial community, and ratepayers (to include Billing/Customer Services), by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers, under the direction of the General Manager. The incumbent serves in a managerial capacity to ensure compliance with all regulatory financial statutes/guidelines and may serve as the financial liaison to the Benton Public Utility Commission and Benton City Council. Salary based on education & experience. Submit resume and application via mail to Terrie Sossamon, Benton Utilities, 1827 Dale Ave., Benton, AR 72015 or via email to c. Applications and resumes will be accepted until position is filled. For complete job description and qualifications visit https://www.bentonutilities.com/personnel. EOE.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief Financial Officer directs the financial planning and accounting practices of Benton
Utilities, as well as the relationships with lending institutions, the financial community, and
ratepayers (to include Billing/Customer Services), by performing the following duties
personally or through subordinate managers, under the direction of the General Manager.
The incumbent serves in a managerial capacity to ensure compliance with all regulatory
financial statutes/guidelines and may serve as the financial liaison to the Benton Public
Utility Commission and Benton City Council.
SCOPE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the General Manager. Under the
administrative guidance and direction of the General Manager, this position is responsible
for all facets of departmental operations and services to include: direct/indirect supervision
of personnel, internal/external information dissemination, financial planning and
forecasting, budget preparation and reporting, accounting, and investments. The
incumbent determines the formulation and execution of broad policies regarding
department functions. The incumbent is responsible for compliance with City
ordinances/policies and applicable Federal, State, Municipal statutes, guidelines, rules,
regulations and principles/practices of public finance administration to include GAAP, GASB, & Statutory reporting practices. This position directly supervises the Comptroller,
Purchasing Manager, and other personnel, as may be assigned.