Financial Administrator - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

Hawaiian Electric; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric is seeking a professional Finance Administrator to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for the Energy Delivery division. This role supports regulatory filings, cost management and cross‑department collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in accounting or finance, CPA preferred, and extensive experience with budgeting software and ERP systems. Location may be Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Experience preparing regulatory filings and reports.
• Knowledge of GAAP and compliance with accounting standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers budgets and forecasts for the division.
• Monitors expenditures, analyzes variances and supports cost control.
• Prepares external financial and regulatory reports (PUC, EEI, rate cases).
• Provides financial management support and cross‑department coordination.
• Leads financial analysis and coordinates with engineers on projects.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

ERP systems

Job description

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

The P 2Z VP ENERGY DELIVERY Department of the P VP ENERGY DELIVERY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. (Role: Professional)

Job Function

Performs the functions of a principal financial/budget administrator for the assigned Energy Delivery division. Provides business planning and financial management support to the divisions, including financial and operational analyses, forecasting, budgeting, monitoring project costs and schedules, and driving cost efficiency and continuous improvement efforts. Responsible for the planning and management of regulatory and general accounting activities for the assigned division. Coordinates with other departments to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Prepares PUC filings as necessary. Train process area personnel to better understand, monitor and control operating forecasts.

Essential Functions

• Develops, analyzes and administers financial and operating budgets and forecasts, ensuring accounting procedures are aligned with overall process area and corporate objectives. Monitors, compiles and reconciles department forecast deviations and alerts management of discrepancies. Represents the division in the preparation, justification and management of the process area budget. Monitors and updates monthly budgets and forecasts by working closely with department managers.
• Reviews expenditures including intercompany billing, analyzes data, investigates business drivers for variances and prepares report documentation and management presentations. Coordinates, prepares and presents financial analyses for O&M and capital activities. Revises forecasts as necessary to reflect actual year-to-date figures to better predict year-end expenditures. Provides cost control recommendations for requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely financial reporting for assigned departments within the process area. Serves as the department’s liaison related to financial reporting and budgetary matters for assigned departments.
• Prepare all required external financial and statistical reports and information for the process area, such as rate case, EEI, PUC, reliability and special projects. Support assigned responsibility area/rate case witness with financial research, analysis, work paper preparation and responses, and other related work for rate cases and other regulatory requests.
• Assist Finance Lead with administration of division tasks as required, including special financial and cost analysis and monitoring of internal Company and assigned process area controls.
• Develops and disseminates (by teaching/educating) tools to continually improve the division’s ability to monitor, control and adjust operating expenditures to satisfy constantly changing needs.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, forecasting techniques, cost management and financial/statistical analysis normally acquired through a Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of developing and monitoring operating budgets and forecasts.
• Thorough knowledge of preparing audit work papers and exhibits.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, and budgeting and forecasting software tools.
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems.
• Familiarity or ability to quickly learn PUC regulations and requirements.

Skills Requirements

• Leadership and interpersonal skills, including strong written, oral and presentation skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Substantial analytical, computational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to work with various individuals at all levels of the organization, including external parties.

Experience Requirements

• B.S. in accounting or finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Multiple years (5-7 or more) experience in accounting or finance with at least 3-5 five years developing operating budgets and forecasts.
• Experience preparing work papers and exhibits for regulatory agencies, desired.
• Experience working with engineers on financial aspects of various projects, desired.
• Utility experience, desired.

Role:

Professional

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Position can be filled on either Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island.

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for the Fiancial Administrator [Req ID 10571] position is $72,500.00 to $90,600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Applicant Certification

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• Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
• Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs. The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail] .