Tax Analyst

First Energy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
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.
About the Opportunity

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

The reporting location for this onsite position is First Energy’s corporate headquarters, located at 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320.

This position reports to the Director of Tax Planning and is expected to support multiple functions within the Tax Department, including tax planning and business unit support, tax accounting, and tax compliance. This onsite position is based at the Corporate Officein Akron, Ohio.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in the preparation and distribution of various monthly internal reports
• Participating in the preparation, documentation and analysis of the Company’s periodic SEC and regulatory reporting and disclosures, specifically management’s discussion and analysis
• Participating in the preparation of supporting materials for investor relations
• Participating in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and forecasts
• Providing support and assistance to external auditors
• Conducting ad hoc research, analyzing data, interpreting results, and providing financial analysis to senior management for various ad hoc projects
• Develop solutions to improve the accuracy or efficiency of complex business processes and/or projects
• Interfacing with and support various departments within the organization (state finance, rates and regulatory affairs, investor relations, treasury, etc.)
• Consistently anticipating and delivering against a defined action plan
• Understanding the financial and strategic goals of First Energy
• Alignment with First Energy’s Core Values and Behaviors as well as priorities of the Finance organization
• Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. MBA or relevant master’s degree a plus
• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience required
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills and the ability to connect financial data to business decisions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Excel a plus
• SAP knowledge is preferred
• Strong understanding of financial cost flows / concepts
• Familiarity with Qlik View or other reporting tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Utility or regulated industry experience a plus
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships
• Desire to learn, grow and work across First Energy and deliver results
• Ability to anticipate questions ahead of time (think and act proactively)
• Superior analytical abilities
• Ability to formally present complex subject matter to all levels of management
• Maintains a continuous improvement mindset and seeks opportunities to improve and enhance processes in a self-directed manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/duties while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Foster a culture of learning by actively sharing knowledge/expertise and supporting team development

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

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…