Business Manager - Racine Water/Wastewater Utility

The purpose of this position is to administer strategic, financial, clerical and regulatory functions according to applicable rules, regulations and policies under the general direction of the Executive Directors for the Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities.

Core Functions

  • Develops wastewater rates for commission approval annually.
  • Prepares annual O&M and Capital budgets for both Water & Wastewater.
  • Maintains, reviews, and manages utility long-term bond debt.
  • Assists in the application and review process when a rate case is filed with the Public Service Commission.
  • Assembles data and prepares Public Service Commission report upon review of the Finance Director Supervises collection and disbursement of Utility funds.
  • Assists with reporting for all bonding including State Revolving Fund loans.
  • Understands and follows the complex retail water and sewer agreements with outside municipalities.
  • Attends monthly Water & Wastewater Commission meetings and presents for commissions, boards, and councils.
  • Provides financial support to the finance department during independent audits. Analyzes and review monthly financial statements for both the water & wastewater utilities.
  • Assists in preparation of annual delinquent tax roll transfer process.
  • Maintains knowledge or source of knowledge regarding public utility financial accounting principles and practices; and personnel administration and supervision.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting or related field with three to five years of finance and supervisory experience, preferably in a public utility municipal, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Experience with intergovernmental, regional, and utility agreements
  • Experience in working through a software conversion, update or with new a software vender is desirable.
  • Familiarity with a customer or account-driven software platform for record keeping, invoicing, billing.
  • Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office is required.

 

For full job description and to apply online:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/5094871/business-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

This position was posted on: Thursday, October 02 2025 | It will be removed on: Tuesday, December 02 2025

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