Working within a team, the Senior Consultant will be responsible for providing exceptional client service in the public municipal utilities industry (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through various multi-discipline projects, such as financial planning, cost of service rate and fee setting, bond feasibility studies, and miscellaneous financial-related projects.
Data mine and aggregate project data from multiple sources and develop Excel-based financial models to support analysis of a variety of financial and management studies including projects related to financial planning.
This includes projecting utility revenues and expenditures, developing revenue requirements, cost allocation and rate and fee design to support utility’s operations.
Under guidance of project managers, work independently and have the ability to switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables.
When working in California, ensure alignment with Proposition 218 requirements in the financial planning and decision-making processes.
Utilize public speaking and technical writing skills to produce, edit and present reports, proposals, and presentations in a clear and succinct manner.
Support senior staff in business development and marketing activities and lead junior staff in the management, development, and execution of project work.
Communicate with clients to gather data and other relevant project information.

Bachelor’s degree (finance, accounting, engineering, economics, mathematics, or other related fields)
A minimum of 3 years managing projects in the water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or related industry
Advanced proficiency and experience with MS Excel including advanced user functions and Visual Basic programming
Strong proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint
ability to create report templates, modify report templates
Experience analyzing large data sets, working with and/or developing database queries, using MS Access, SQL server and/or relational databases
Critical thinking skills – ability to formulate multiple solutions to problems, test hypothesis and develop solutions based on analysis.
Ability to work under multiple project managers with competing deadlines and deliverables
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willing and able to travel overnight as needed

Senior Consultant – Utility Rate Consulting

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