Director, Finance – Financial Leadership

Director, Finance | American Water

Full-time senior leadership role supporting operations for a large state or line of business. This position is critical for driving the financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and evaluating new growth opportunities.

• Role:
  Senior Leadership
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  Supports a large state or line of business
• Reports to:
  
  CFO – Operations
• Mission:
  Lead the finance function for a large state or line of business to drive growth, ensure financial viability, and maintain compliance
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Hyperion reporting systems

• Serve as a key member of the executive management team, leading financial strategy development and financial plan execution to meet corporate targets
• Coordinate and develop high-quality financial reporting, including monthly and annual reporting, business planning, monthly reforecasting, and risk analysis
• Oversee financial analysis and modeling of proposed growth opportunities to ensure financial viability using appropriate investment and risk appraisal techniques
• Provide financial guidance and act as the primary point of contact for rate reviews, external audits, internal audits, and financing activities
• Build and manage a strong team of finance professionals, including coaching, mentorship, and succession planning

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with leadership experience in finance function
• 10 years of accounting or financial experience
• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills
• Advanced knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership and communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Preferred: MBA; 5 years of supervisory experience; regulated utility experience