Remote Replenishment Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $88,378.00 - $129,455.00 Annually
Location : WRD Headquarters, Lakewood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026000012
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
General Purpose
The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD or District) is a California Special District responsible for managing and protecting local groundwater resources for over 4 million residents. As a local government agency, WRD ensures that a reliable supply of high-quality groundwater is available through the use of stormwater capture and recycled water.
WRD is seeking an Analyst (Finance) who will work under general supervision within a team setting, this role is responsible for carrying out advanced analytical tasks related to financial planning and reporting. Duties include conducting financial studies and rate analyses, preparing and presenting technical reports, developing both operating and capital budgets, performing cash flow and treasury reporting, and recommending as well as assisting in the implementation of policies and procedures. In addition, the position supports the Chief Financial Officer in implementing financial decisions, ensuring that policies and procedures are effectively executed throughout the organization.
This position is a professional classification tasked with performing advanced budgetary and financial analyses intended to enhance the District's operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. The role requires expertise in accounting, accounting systems, budget systems, dashboard development, and financial reporting and analysis. Incumbents must apply critical and independent judgment, as well as strong decision-making abilities, when carrying out all assigned responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to their class.
Assignments may include, but are not limited to:

1. Conduct comprehensive financial research and analysis to develop, monitor, and reconcile operating and capital budgets, including revenue and expenditure projections. Ensure compliance with District policies and promptly recommend corrective actions when needed.
2. Support the evaluation, development, and execution of financial goals and objectives; coordinate and document procedural updates; and address complex budget challenges through timely, accurate analysis and forecasting.
3. Support and analyze capital improvement projects, month-end and year-end close processes, and audit preparation, while managing financial systems and databases and delivering training and technical guidance.
4. Prepare and present financial reports for project managers, Board of Directors, and committee meetings, including staff correspondence and recommendations to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
5. Perform financial and economic analyses related to groundwater replenishment programs, rate stabilization, reserve funds, and infrastructure investments.
6. Research and evaluate funding mechanisms such as bond financing, grants, and water sustainability initiatives, and provide support for accounting staff and special projects as assigned.
7. Develop dynamic, data-driven reports and dashboards in Excel, Power BI, or comparable analytics platforms to clearly visualize financial trends, assess budget performance, and evaluate economic impacts.
8. Work closely with finance and operations teams to support budget planning, evaluate cost-benefit outcomes, assess fiscal impacts, and develop effective cost-management strategies.
9. Provides backup for accounting staff and performs special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Advanced practices and techniques of financial and statistical analysis, and report preparation and presentation.
2. Financial systems, troubleshooting technical issues, databases, and Microsoft Office applications. Data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, dashboards)
3. Advanced knowledge of business communications with Ability to prepare and present clear, concise, and comprehensive financial reports to project managers, committees, and the Board
4. Operating and capital budget development, financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
5. Capital project accounting, cost-benefit analyses, reconciliations, and month/year-end closing.
6. Fund and governmental accounting, including GAAP and GASB standards.
7. Principles and practices of fund and governmental accounting, including financial statement preparation and reporting.

Ability to:

1. Research, compile and summarize information, evaluate alternatives, reach sound conclusions and recommend solutions.
2. Perform budgetary and financial analyses, develop budget forecasting models, cash flow and debt service scenarios.
3. Prepare and present clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.
4. Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
5. Exercise sound independent judgement within established policies and procedures.
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of the work.
7. Communicate and present effectively both orally and in writing.

Education, Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field; and at least two years of progressively responsible accounting, budgeting and financial analysis experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license is preferred. If driving on behalf of the District, the employee must maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
Compensation: The salary range for this classification is $88,378.00 to $129,455.00 yearly.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until 08/31/2026. WRD reserves the right to fill or close the position at any time, before or after 08/31/2026.
To be considered for this opportunity please complete the application process for this position located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wrd. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which will include a panel interview and possible written exam.
Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency, pass a background check, and a physical exam
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application and Selection Process:
To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the application for this position located at
Incomplete submissions may result in disqualification. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which may include a panel interview and a written exam.
Final candidates must be able to prove their ability to work legally in the U.S., pass a background check, and a physical exam.
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WRD offers an exceptional benefits package, inclusive of the following:

• CalPERS pension
• Deferred compensation and matching
• Social Security
• Paid medical plans through Anthem and Kaiser
• Paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Paid employee assistance program
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 9/80 Remote/Hybrid work schedule for eligible positions
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability
• Represented employees receive paid vacation and sick leave.
• Management employees receive paid annual leave.
• Paid holidays
• Optional, employee paid long-term care insurance

For purposes of employment, temporary employees and interns are not eligible for any benefits unless required by law. Pursuant to state law, temporary employees and interns are eligible for 40 hours of paid sick leave in accordance with the District's sick leave policy after completion of 90 calendar days of employment. Any unused hours of sick leave will be forfeited as of December 31st. A new accrual of 40 hours will be provided at the start of the calendar year. Upon completion of the internship assignment, unused sick leave will be lost.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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If you selected yes in the question above, please state your major here:
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How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-4 years
• 4-6 years
• 6 or more years

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Do you have experience working in a public agency, special district, city, county, state, or other governmental organization?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience performing financial analysis, budget preparation, forecasting, or financial reporting. Include the types of analyses you performed, your level of responsibility, and the software or systems used.
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