Salary : $83,097.37 - $124,646.05 Annually
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0953AUG26-P-AT
Department: Utility Services
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

Position Overview
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Financial Specialist in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under limited supervision, performs financial and administrative analysis for the Department of Utility Services related to financial modeling and projections, revenue forecasting, Utility Management System audits, and business process reviews; performs related duties as assigned.
Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $83,097.37 - $124,646.05 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive review and takes into consideration that candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period.**
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
• *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
  • **Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4) Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm). *This position is eligible for remote work for up to half of the regularly scheduled work week; at least 50% of the work time must be spent in-person onsite. This option for remote work is only available for incumbents who successfully complete their probationary/qualifying period. Remote work options for this classification are subject to change.
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Future Path 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Program, and much more!
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of full-time professional accounting or internal auditing and data analysis experience
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Desirable: Professional accounting or auditing experience for a municipal government
• Desirable: Actual work experience with a large and complex customer service billing system
• Desirable: Experience performing business analysis work in a utility organization
• Desirable: Experience with PowerBI, preferably to create dashboards
• Desirable: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Desirable: Master's Degree in a closely related field

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) *Resume
3) *Cover Letter
4) *Copy of a current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License (if applicable)

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.