Analyst - Controllers

Unitization Analyst

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.

The Unitization Analyst supports the accurate financial reporting of capital projects by analyzing and allocating costs to appropriate retirement units and FERC accounts. This role plays a key part in backlog reduction efforts, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate accounting standards.

The position partners with cross‑functional teams to resolve data gaps, improve unitization processes, and ensure alignment between physical assets and financial records.

• Perform unitization of capital work orders across Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects
• Analyze as‑built documentation and project data to assign costs to appropriate retirement units and FERC accounts
• Ensure accurate and timely capitalization in alignment with FERC and internal accounting policies
• Review and resolve work order issues that prevent unitization, including missing or incomplete data
• Support backlog reduction initiatives through detailed analysis and problem‑solving
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to obtain necessary documentation and clarify project scope
• Identify process improvement opportunities, including automation and standardization efforts
• Utilize SAP, Power Plan, and related systems to complete cost allocation and reporting activities
• Maintain clear documentation to support audit and SOX control requirements
• Support continuous improvement of unitization procedures and job aids

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Experience with SAP, Power Plan, or utility work management systems
• Knowledge of utility accounting and FERC Uniform System of Accounts
• Experience with capital project accounting or fixed assets
• Familiarity with process improvement or data analysis techniques

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Accountability and ownership mindset
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and financial accuracy for utility operations. The role supports career progression through increasing levels of responsibility, including complex analysis, process ownership, and mentoring newer team members.

• Full-time, on‑site role based in Akron, OH
• Daily collaboration with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and Accounting
• Primarily office‑based work with a high volume of data analysis and system interaction

At First Energy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

First Energy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Safety is a core value for First Energy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers, and the public. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world‑class safety standards.

Exempt