Lead Analyst - Proj. Financial Reporting

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain projects’ financial structures and documentation (e.g., Work Breakdown Structures, internal orders, cost centers) in Company systems (e.g., SAP, Clarity)
• Proactively monitor projects’ financial performance, including tracking projects’ variances and glidepaths, identifying offsets, identifying cost savings opportunities, and conducting trend analyses
• Help project managers develop both detailed monthly project budget forecasts down to the resource level (e.g., internal labor, external services, materials) and post-project funding requirements
• Develop business case and cost recoverability analyses for both active projects and initiatives in the discovery/initiating phase
• Develop and maintain dashboards/tools and lead PPCC financial calls to effectively manage the overall PPCC financial portfolio
• Prepare regulatory and corporate financial update reports and answer data requests under regulatory filings and audits as needed
• Engage with Investment Planning, Control, Accounting, Regulatory, and related organizations to maintain project compliance with accounting principles (e.g., cost classification, cost allocation)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting with a minimum of 8 or more years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and payment and accrual processes required.
• Experience developing financial valuations (e.g., net present value, total cost of ownership) required.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Smartsheet), Microsoft Office, and SAP required.
• Demonstrated track record of driving decision-making, learning new technologies and software, and building cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders required.
• Experience applying accounting principles (e.g., FERC Uniform System of Accounts, U.S. GAAP, revenue requirements) to projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working in electric and/or gas utilities is strongly preferred.
• Related certifications (e.g., PMP, CPA, CFA) preferred.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and payment and accrual processes
• Experience developing financial valuations (e.g., net present value, total cost of ownership)
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Smartsheet), Microsoft Office, and SAP
• Demonstrated track record of driving decision-making, learning new technologies and software, and building cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience applying accounting principles (e.g., FERC Uniform System of Accounts, U.S. GAAP, revenue requirements) to projects
• Experience working in electric and/or gas utilities
• Related certifications (e.g., PMP, CPA, CFA) preferred

Skills

Preferred:

• Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Smartsheet)
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and payment and accrual processes
• Experience developing financial valuations (e.g., net present value, total cost of ownership)
• Experience applying accounting principles (e.g., FERC Uniform System of Accounts, U.S. GAAP, revenue requirements) to projects
• Experience working in electric and/or gas utilities
• Related certifications (e.g., PMP, CPA, CFA)

Benefits

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance-based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways

Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: CT: $116,640 - $145,800NY / ME: $106,000 - $132,500

Schedule

Office