Senior Consultant – Finance

Raftelis

. Provide exceptional client service in the public municipal utilities industry, including water, wastewater, and stormwater .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling and project management within the municipal utilities sector, particularly in water, wastewater, and stormwater. Proficient in data analysis and communication, with a strong ability to lead projects and support business development efforts.

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Financial ModelingProject ManagementData AnalysisMS Excel ProficiencyClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningCost AllocationRate DesignData AggregationDatabase QueriesVisual Basic ProgrammingSQL ServerMS AccessReport Template CreationProject Utility Revenue Projection

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeMBACPA

Industry Keywords

Municipal UtilitiesWater IndustryWastewater IndustryStormwater ManagementFinancial-Related Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide exceptional client service in the public municipal utilities industry, including water, wastewater, and stormwater
Work on multi-discipline projects including financial planning, cost of service rate and fee setting, bond feasibility studies, and miscellaneous financial-related projects
Mine and aggregate project data from multiple sources
Develop Excel-based financial models for financial and management studies
Project utility revenues and expenditures
Develop revenue requirements, cost allocation, and rate and fee designs supporting utility operations
Work independently under project manager guidance
Switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables
Produce, edit, and present reports, proposals, and presentations
Support senior staff in business development and marketing activities
Lead junior staff in project management, development, and execution
Communicate with clients to gather data and relevant project information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, economics, mathematics, or other related fields
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 and modify report templates
Experience analyzing large data sets
Experience working with and/or developing database queries
Experience using MS Access, SQL Server, and/or relational databases
Critical thinking skills and ability to formulate multiple solutions, test hypotheses, 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
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status
Master’s degree, MBA, CPA, or similar preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid employee medical (HSA plan)
50% company-paid dependent medical coverage and dental benefits
PPO medical and dental buy-up plans
Health Savings Account
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Discretionary paid time off program
Education Reimbursement Program
401(k) with company contributions
Long-Term care benefits
Pet insurance
Competitive compensation
Generous bonus structure
Annual performance bonus eligibility (not guaranteed; discretionary)
Values-based organization focused on growth
Great Place to Work® certified