Manager, Transmission Planning & Reporting

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, Ohio with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The successful candidate will support financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the Transmission segment, serving as a key communication link on financial performance between Transmission Leadership, Utility Leadership, FP&A, the Controller’s Department, Treasury, FET Finance, and other groups.

This leader plays a pivotal role in providing strategic insights to support operations and finance, building strong business partnerships, and driving accountability for results aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace based on knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for Transmission, including O&M and capital planning, full P&L ownership, balance sheets, cash flows, and credit metrics.
• Coordinate across multiple departments, Brookfield, and our Joint Venture to ensure executable plans that meet strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary interface with key stakeholders on Transmission’s budget, forecast, analysis, and performance, aligning financial plans with FirstEnergy’s, Brookfield’s, and Valley Link’s strategic goals.
• Oversee reporting requirements for FirstEnergy, the FET board, Brookfield, and Valley Link, including Board materials, strategy retreats, scenario planning, and long-term forecasts.
• Create and review SEC filings and disclosures related to FET and FirstEnergy’s Stand-Alone Transmission reporting segment.
• Assist in accounting activities such as invoice approvals and accruals, and support non-stand-alone transmission activities (e.g., WV, MD, NJ) and substation reporting.
• Build a business partner model to facilitate communication, increase business knowledge, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive results.
• Lead a team of analysts, overseeing day-to-day processes, cost/project management, compliance, and professional development.
• Create and lead a decision support function to provide strategic insights and recommended actions based on thorough analysis.
• Educate teams on technical subject matters and lead process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or a related discipline (advanced degree is a plus).
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with increasing responsibility in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis of O&M, Capital, or full P&L results.
• Strong financial acumen, including in-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis, budgeting/forecasting, and internal/external reporting.
• General knowledge of GAAP and FERC accounting principles (regulated finance experience is a plus).
• Understanding of State and Federal regulatory frameworks and ability to translate recommendations into actions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, feedback, team-building, and empowerment.
• Proven ability to develop business partnerships and earn trust across organizations.
• Commitment to FirstEnergy’s values, transparency, continuous learning, and improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert analytical skills with a track record of solving complex issues.
• Technical expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); SAP and UI Planner experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

FirstEnergy supports workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.