WORKING AT WESTERN WATER
At Western Water, our work begins with our community’s most precious resource: water. Our mission is to ensure a reliable, safe water supply for current and future generations. Providing high-quality water is more than just a job; it’s about delivering an exceptional experience for both employees and customers.
Every day, nearly 1 million people will depend on you, so whether your role is front-and-center or behind-the-scenes, your work will benefit the greater good. We’re raising the bar of public service by empowering our employees to use their talents to innovate, learn, lead, and work as a team so that western Riverside County has the vital resource it needs to enjoy a high quality of life.
Western Water is transforming local water management and spearheading water policy.
WE ARE WESTERN WATER
Learn about our values and how we do things a little differently at Western Water.
WHY WESTERN WATER
MISSION AND IMPACT: At Western Water, you will directly contribute to our mission of ensuring longterm water security for the region. We expect you to bring your expertise and ideas to make a difference. Find purpose and satisfaction in helping manage and protect this vital public resource.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Awarded the 2023 Top Workplaces Award, Western Water values a positive, engaging, and collaborative work culture, focusing on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
SERVICE-DRIVEN: As a key leader, you will share in Western Water’s philosophy that a service-driven, empowered team is key to delivering results. You will have the opportunity to inspire your team and invest in their ongoing growth by challenging thinking and consistently recognizing great work.
JOB STABILITY: As an essential service provider responsible for vital public resources, Western Water offers sustainable employment opportunities regardless of economic fluctuations.
GREAT PERKS: Enjoy a competitive salary, 9/80 work schedule with hybrid remote work options, health benefits, retirement plans, and more.
THE RIGHT FIT
We seek a dynamic Assistant General Manager/Chief Financial Officer (AGM/CFO) to advance our agency’s strategic vision and strengthen our regional leadership. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the General Manager and oversee Finance and Information Services, shaping financial and technology strategies to ensure our organization’s long-term financial health. At Western Water, strong people skills are as crucial as technical expertise.
Our next AGM/CFO will be an inspiring, relatable, and employee-focused leader, committed to fostering relationships within and beyond the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As AGM/CFO, your primary responsibility is to manage and direct the financial resources and protect the long-term financial health of Western Water. At a minimum, here is what we expect from a seasoned public finance professional:
EXECUTIVE PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT
• Ensure sufficient revenue for providing reliable water and wastewater services
• Manage and optimize revenue streams, including rates, property taxes, and grants
• Support and promote financial transparency
• Foster a stewardship mindset toward public funds among staff
• Mitigate risk and fraud through insurance coverages, internal controls, and external reviews
• Develop and implement strategic priorities and business plans in coordination with executive management
• Oversee the preparation of sustainable operating and capital budgets
• Lead long-range financial projections and modeling
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Develop knowledgeable, high-performing, and service-oriented staff
• Provide recommendations and decisions regarding financial matters and business best practices
• Support staff with meaningful financial analysis in order to make informed decisions
• Drive innovation and process improvements in financial management and information services
PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
• Collaborate effectively with the General Manager, Board of Directors, and Executive Management Team
• Represent the agency in external forums, particularly with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan)
• Lead, enhance, and maintain relationships with peer agencies and industry organizations
QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
TRUSTWORTHY
• Uncompromising honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior
• Commitment to transparency, stewardship, and accountability
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• Strong strategic thinker who is passionate about contributing to Western Water’s vision and mission
• Ability to lead change initiatives, including rate increases and strategic priorities
• Decisive and able to take calculated risks
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a balance between work responsibilities and personal life, ensuring productivity without compromising well-being
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to various internal and external partners, including the Board of Directors
• Strong relationship-builder, both internally with staff and externally with retail agencies, Metropolitan, and industry organizations
• Ability to understand Board of Directors’ priorities, and community expectations
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
• Focus on succession planning and talent development
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a high-performing team
• Emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
FINANCIAL EXPERTISE
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of government accounting principles and laws, GASB pronouncements, reporting requirements, and Proposition 218
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, and debt issuance/management
• Principles, laws, and regulations governing the investment and management of public funds
• Development of customer water and sewer rates
• Management of short-term cash flow and development of long-range financial projections
For a complete listing of qualifications, experience, and education requirements, visit WesternWaterCA.gov/Careers.
THE PERKS
• Competitive salary and a 9/80 work schedule with hybrid remote options.
• Generous health benefits for you and your family, including our executive medical benefits reimbursement program.
• Ample time off including 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, 96 hours of sick leave, 40 hours of administrative leave, and 80 hours of vacation leave accrued annually.
• CalPERS retirement system (classic members: 2% @ 55, new members: 2% @ 62) and Social Security.
• 2% of salary contributed on your behalf to a 401(a) retirement savings plan.
• Optional participation in Western Water’s 457(b) retirement savings program.
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs.
• Professional development and career advancement through our tuition reimbursement program.
For a complete listing of all benefits, visit WesternWaterCA.gov/Careers.
of qualifications, experience, and education.
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For more information or questions about the position, contact Candi Judd, Director of Human Resources, at CJudd@wmwd.com or 951.571.7227.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER