Associate Financial Analyst - Investment Planning

Eversource Energy; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking an Associate, Financial Analyst to join its Investment Planning team supporting the natural gas operations in CT and MA. The role focuses on compiling and coordinating operational and accounting information for rate cases, reconciliations and regulatory plans.

You will prepare monthly, quarterly and annual compliance filings, maintain revenue reconciliation models, and assist in budgeting and monthly close activities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting theory and practices.
• Experience in financial reporting, analyses and model management.
• Excellent data analysis and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide documentation for regulatory filings.
• Develop and maintain revenue reconciliation models.
• Regulatory research: interpret complex information clearly.
• Produce monthly financial reports for the business.
• Support the annual budget process and monthly close activities.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Financial modeling

MS Excel

Data analysis

Regulatory filings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Role and Scope of Position:

Eversource is seeking an Associate, Financial Analyst to join its Investment Planning team supporting the natural Gas operations business in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, inquisitive and organized with keen attention to detail. Successful candidates will be focused on compiling and coordinating operational and accounting/financial information related to natural gas rate cases, annual reconciliations and regulatory plans. Prepares other miscellaneous monthly, quarterly and annual compliance filing requirements. Maintains appropriate revenue reconciliation models and procedures which comply with regulatory policies and company tariffs. Position is responsible for assisting in budgets and monthly financial closing activities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide documentation for various regulatory filings
• Develops and maintains appropriate revenue reconciliation models and procedures which comply with regulatory policies and company tariffs
• Regulatory research skills:
  • Ability to interpret and relate complex information in a user-friendly manner
  • Solid problem-solving skills
• Responsible for producing Monthly Financial Reports for the businesses.
• Supports the annual budget process to assist in the completion of each major budget management task.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory, accounting practices/procedures
• Strong knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability in all areas of financial reporting, analyses and financial model management
• Financial acumen including a basic understanding of financial concepts and financial modeling
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills including the ability to draw sound conclusions
• Demonstrated skill working with large computer databases and data file manipulation
• Demonstrated skill with MS Office applications (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPlan) as well as Internet-based tools and resources
• Strong detail orientation as well as the ability to be thorough and precise
• Ability to multi-task and shift among multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong spoken and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with others

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline required. Active work towards or completion of a related advanced degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA and CT as necessary.

Mental Aspects:

• N/A

Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

The annual salary range for this position is:
$67,940.00-$75,490.00

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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