BTU-Division Manager - Fiscal Services

Department Electric Utilities (BTU) - Fiscal Services

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
After hours as needed

Hiring Pay Rate

Posting Opening Date

Posting Opening Date 04/30/2026

Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

Within defined objectives from the Chief Financial Officer, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the services, budget and activities of the Fiscal Services Division of Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ).

Essential Job Functions

• Manages BTU personnel providing accounting, financial reporting, budget preparation and maintenance of financial subsystems for BTU .
• Management responsibilities include making employment decisions regarding hiring/termination, assigning major projects and reviewing work, assisting in staff development and training, approving time, evaluating performance and addressing performance concerns, meeting with employees and management staff to identify and resolve problems, and performing other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Ensures timely closure of monthly general ledger entries, including cash ledger, payroll distribution, accounts receivable, accounts payable, work orders, and fixed asset sub-ledgers.
• Manages completion of annual audit and financial statement preparation.
• Analyzes accounting, financial and operating data to identify emerging trends, deviations from normal operations, and variances from budget.
• Ensures accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed.
• Manages BTU’s annual O&M and Capital budget process.
• Continually reviews existing accounting practices and advises of any problems or recommends changes.
• Recommends accounting changes based on requirements to comply with GAAP , FERC , PUC , or other regulatory requirements.
• Establishes reporting formats to provide management, financial and related operational information.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and review with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Participates in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public and other departments including financial reporting, accounts payable and payroll data.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the City’s and department’s policies and applicable laws.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field of study plus at least ten (10) years of of professional accounting experience; OR a Master’s degree plus at least eight (8) years of professional accounting experience; OR a PhD plus at least six (6) years of professional accounting experience
• Must possess at least three (3) years of experience supervising/managing staff performing accounting or finance related functions.
• Experience with an electric utility is preferred, but not required.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Progressive supervisory and management principles, practices, and methods.
• Governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Budget preparation, expenditure control, and record keeping.
• Payroll and accounts payable functions.
• Automated business systems including GL and subsystems.
• 1099 requirements.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of personnel; and delegate authority and responsibility.
• Interpret and apply broad standards and policies to divisional operations.
• Analyze a variety of administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete correspondence, reports, procedures, presentations, and other written materials.
• Prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports.
• Collect, analyze and interpret applicable research data.
• Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations to specific accounting and financial situations.
• Lead the implementation of upgrades or other changes to automated financial systems.
• Think proactively; anticipate and respond to critical issues.
• Think strategically and develop process, program, or policy changes as necessary.
• Organize work, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction.
• Prepare and administer a complex budget.
• Establish and maintain basic and complex records, documents, and files.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and issues.
• Learn department functions thoroughly in order to provide general information and explain detailed department processes and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Oversee the implementation of upgrades and other changes to automated financial systems.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and issues.
• Analyze a variety of administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
• Think strategically and provide innovative and effective recommendations.
• Make independent judgments regarding appropriate responses to routine and non-routine questions or situations.
• Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with City and departmental administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Provide City staff and management with sound advice and information regarding incumbent’s area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees/departments, City officials, and the public.

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to create a culture conducive to selecting, developing, retaining, evaluating, and motivating a skilled and cohesive team.
• Strong personal computer skills, including the ability to efficiently utilize a variety of office equipment. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) and able to promptly learn other job-specific programs as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to handle escalated customer inquiries.
• Strong analytical, decision making, organizational, and project management skills.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• CPA Certification (or equivalent) is preferred.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving; use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines; and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: phone, computer, printer, fax, copier, scanner, calculator, and vehicle.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at-will’ relationship.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certification(s)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation