WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ARIZONA

3300 North Central Avenue Suite 1050

Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Annual Salary Range: $93,250 - $120,532  

This position will remain open until filled 

The position will work under the general supervision of the Controller and be responsible for work of considerable difficulty in a variety of high level functions having complex and extensive business operations, planning, organizing and direction for several major Authority programs, including the implementing accounting and budget processes for new programs, directives and policies affecting the Authority as a whole.

This position will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timing completion of accounting and budgeting transactions through the management of staff and processes. This includes:
- Review and reconciliation of accounting transactions
- Managing accounts payable and account receivable transactions
- Grant accounting and compliance for large federal programs
- Supervise accounting staff and functions
- Assist in the preparation of various financial statements and accounting reports
- Preparation and execution of WIFA's budget for leadership
- Assist the Controller with their duties

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
OR
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).
OR
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Record, reconcile and update financial information in at least 4 unique databases
- Reconcile loan information system with paper files and AZ360 data information and make any necessary correcting entries.
- Reconcile Federal accounting information with the a loan information and the grant files and make any correcting entries.
- Reconcile current data in all systems on a monthly basis
Assist the Controller, as needed, in their duties
- This includes daily activities such as the review and release of documents in AZ360-FIN, ASAP or AZ360-HRM; weekly loan information reporting; bi-weekly payroll input and reporting; and annual requirements such as the Annual Budget Submission and Annual Audits.
Supervise and train subordinate staff
Compiling program information necessary for the Annual Budget Submission and ensure accuracy in calculations. This includes inputing the budget into the system and working with management in gathering required information. The position is responsible for providing monthly updates in budget execution and communicating any discrepancies to the Controller.
Works with external auditors on answering accounting questions related to grants and provides reports as necessary to support audits. This includes monitoring grant expenditures and notifying the Controller of any discrepancies and possible accounting corrections.
Provides accounting and budgeting expertise on existing and future processes to management.
Monitors accounting transactions and informs controllers of any potential issues as it relates to organization controls.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge of economic and current business issues.
- Understanding of the principles and practices of governmental accounting; exceptional knowledge of concepts and principles of strategic planning
- Considerable knowledge of program administration and management
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and financial management
- Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, Arizona Revised Statutes, the Arizona Accounting Manual, the Arizona Procurement Code and related documents
- Through knowledge of accounting and purchasing practices and procedures
- Comprehensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulation governing the purchase of goods and services
- Considerable knowledge of accounting, marketing and business laws as they apply to purchasing administration
Considerable knowledge of supervisory rules and practices
Skills:
- Leadership skills
- Oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Project and time management skills
- Managerial skills
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
Ability:
- Ability to build consensus among individuals and organizations representing different groups and diverse interest.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information clearly and concisely in public or one-on-one.
- Ability to work closely with senior management to develop administrative and financial policies and procedures.
- Ability to delegate and to effectively manage and complete multiple projects with varying levels of complexity and priority.
- Ability to motivate, design and direct program and projects, and evaluate performance.
- Ability to understand existing programs and policies and recommend alternative methods to operate more effectively and efficiently.
-Ability to formulate and identify effective solutions to problems and challenges

Required Education, Licensure, Certification
College degree in accounting, business administration, public administration or related field.

Preferred Education, Licensure, Certification
- Certification by NIGP, NAPM or a similar professional organization
- Certification as a CPPO, CPPB or C.P.M. from a professional organization
- A CPA or Masters degree is preferred.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Yolanda Mendoza at ymendoza@azwifa.gov for assistance