Director of Administration | North Shore Water Reclamation District

Director of Administration North Shore Water Reclamation District

Posted on Sep 12, 2024 and will remain open until filled.

Director, Administration

Provide administrative support in areas of billing, finance, human resources, and purchasing. Manage the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and reports.

Candidates must have the following :

• Prior supervisory, management, or leadership experience.
• Ability to complete assignments by established deadlines is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP a plus.
• Excellent organizational, managerial and both verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Advanced computer skills. Experience with enterprise business and accounting system and MS Office suite.
• THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE IN GURNEE, IL (REMOTE WORK IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS TIME)

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North Shore Water Reclamation District

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P.O. Box 750

14770 W. Wm. Koepsel Drive

Gurnee, IL 60031-0750

Fax : 847-623-6101

[email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title : Director, Administration Division : Staff

Reporting Structure : Executive Director

ACCOUNTABILITY : Responsible to provide administrative support in areas of billing, finance, human resources, and purchasing.

Manage the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and reports.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Review, analyze and approve financial statements prepared in the finance department and by the accountant. Prepare written comments to accompany reports.
• Develop and implement division operating policies and procedures.
• Develop and staff an organization structure to meet division objectives, delegate responsibilities and establish standards of performance.
• Support other Divisions with regard to EPA grants and loans and maintain required records.
• Coordinate the development of District budgets in accordance with planned objectives, compile and assemble data, review with the Executive Director for presentation to the Board of Trustees.
• Advise Management on financial matters, provide financial reports and perform special studies as requested.
• Work closely with auditing firm to review fiscal practices and controls.
• Monitor purchasing department activities, fixed assets, records retention, and general filing system, and to provide support as needed and ensure bidding process requirements are fulfilled.
• Responsible to ensure the District has proper liability insurance coverage and recommend carriers to the Board.
• Responsible for the District’s Capital Budget, the O&M Budget, the Audit and MD&A, and the District’s Tax Levy, service agreements (Navy and Lake County, contracts, utilities (electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, water), self-insured group benefit plan (health, dental, prescription), and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Match long-term revenues to costs.

Job Qualification Requirements

Knowledge : Minimum of BS degree. Excellent organizational, managerial and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to coordinate interdepartmental efforts.

Advanced computer skills. Read, speak and write fluent English language.

Experience : 3 to 5 years in a management, supervisory or other leadership role.

Machines, Tools, Equipment (Office and Industrial), Software : Enterprise business and accounting system, MS Office suite, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access, calculator and other common office equipment.

Licenses / Certifications : Valid driver’s license.

Other : Excellent communication, computer, math, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to manage multiple assignments and supervise, lead and train personnel.

Ability to complete assignments by established deadlines is essential.

This description should not be construed to contain every function / responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job.

Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

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