The SJW Group board of directors has appointed James P. Lynch as chief accounting officer. The appointment was effective on January 26. Lynch, who had served as the CFO and treasurer since 2010, has taken on the role of CAO.

In this role, he will continue to be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, leading the company's accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting practices and providing strategies for credit ratings metrics. Lynch has an extensive accounting and auditing background, with a 26-year career at KPMG LLP that included responsibilities as an audit partner.