Required:

• This position requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Experience with
  • Corporate budget development.
  • Corporate budget and forecast development, monthly financial reporting, and variance analysis.
  • Cash management, bond issuance & compliance.
  • Utility rate making and revenue development.
  • Business process improvement, identify and implement new ideas to day-to-day operations.
  • Familiarity with accounting and financial software systems.
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Power BI, Outlook, Teams, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Capital Expenditure experience.
• Understanding of the business, end-markets, competitive environment, industry peer group and general economic conditions that impact the company.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
• Experience with SAP-ECC financial software and BPC budgeting software.

Additional Requirements based on level:

FA I   Starting Salary Range: $68,600 - $81,600

• This position requires a minimum of one year of professional experience in finance, accounting, or related field.

FA II   Starting Salary Range: $84,700 - $102,400

• This position requires a minimum of three years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
• Understanding of the strategy, drivers, metrics, and data elements of the company.
• Ability to apply financial and economic concepts, including financial modeling, economic analysis, cash flow (DCF), contribution margin, balance sheet analysis, financial ratios, alignment to KPIs, NPV/IRR, cost of capital, market analysis, and strategic analysis.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/ below the knee level or reach above head. On occasion, may need to use stairs.

Must be able to work with staff who may be in a remote work setting.

Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employee.  Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.