Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

About the role

This position will develop and administer the corporate operating and capital budgets, forecasting, and financial analysis programs. Additionally, this position will support compliance with all financial reporting requirements and manage the preparation and updating of financial and regulatory reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual corporate operating and capital budget process, including guidance, timelines, assumptions, and coordination with departments.
• Develop forecasts and long-range financial models to support decision-making, rate planning, and financial stewardship.
• Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and management reports in accordance with established accounting policies and governance.
• Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify key drivers of performance and recommend actionable improvements.
• Manage the preparation and filing of external reporting deliverables, including Audited Financial Statements, FERC filings, Financial Forecasts, and Internal Revenue Service Form 990.
• Maintain budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Prepare presentation materials and present financial planning and performance information.
• Manage audit coordination activities by preparing schedules, analyses, and explanatory materials.
• Oversee adherence to established internal controls, ensuring control effectiveness through accurate reporting, documentation, and analytical review.
• Prepare and administer employee performance reviews.
• Plan for staffing, training and development of department personnel.
• Cover coordination with Chugach departments to support rate cases, compliance filings, and cross-functional financial initiatives.
• Establish initiatives and manage objectives to Chugach’s overall strategic goals.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline, required. Master’s Degree, CPA and/or CMA preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in budgeting, auditing, financial controls, regulatory or agency reporting, related field, required. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and planning.

Demonstrated ability to apply creative and strategic thinking to solve complex financial problems.

Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and risk management.

Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Proven ability to provide effective leadership by fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment through guidance, training, and mentorship.

Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial analysis.

Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate duties to department.

Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.

Proven ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.

Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Skills

Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and planning.

Demonstrated ability to apply creative and strategic thinking to solve complex financial problems.

Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and risk management.

Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Proven ability to provide effective leadership by fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment through guidance, training, and mentorship.

Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial analysis.

Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate duties to department.

Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.

Proven ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.

Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS: Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of: Medical, RX, Dental & Vision Health Savings Account (HSA)

FINANCIAL SECURITY: 401K Plan Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Investment services Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH: 20 days vacation for first year of employment 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays Employee Assistance Program MetLife Will Preparation