Financial Analyst II, Senior Financial Analyst

• Collect and analyze financial data to perform some or all of the following accounting or finance processes: budget development, variance reporting, preparation of internal and external reporting packages, participate in and support accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close cycles, reconcile assigned accounts, prepare accounting ledger entries, settle inter-company receivables and payables, and prepare property valuation.
• Provide financial analysis and support to management for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five-year forecasting.
• Document key processes of areas assigned to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing solutions.
• Assist and/or prepare rate case information as required to support submission.
• Assist in performing regulatory support for requests or associated schedules.
• Participate in and support special projects as assigned.
• May provide work direction and training to other analysts.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in general financial accounting or analysis.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP principles, skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service, and relationship building desired.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in general financial accounting or analysis for Senior level.
• Note:
  
  Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc. or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 4-year minimum.
• Knowledge of and experience working with SAP highly desirable.
• Preferred:
  Individuals currently within the CFO organization.

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, accounting processes, and compliance with GAAP principles, while providing proactive recommendations for process improvements. Proficient in budget development, variance reporting, and financial forecasting to support management decision-making.

• Financial Analysis
• GAAP Principles
• Budget Development
• SAP Experience
• CPA Certification

• Financial Accounting
• Variance Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Forecasting
• Accounting Ledger Entries
• Inter-Company Reconciliation
• Property Valuation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Process Improvement
• Rate Case Preparation

• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Relationship Building
• Training and Direction

• CPA
• CMA
• MBA

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Standards
• Budget Process
• Regulatory Support
• CFO Organization

• Microsoft Office
• SAP