Financial Analyst - Transmission

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with matching contribution

Company-sponsored pension plan

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst in Akron, Ohio, to support the Transmission Finance VP. This role includes financial analysis, auditing, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background and proficiency in financial software.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, and at least 10 years of professional experience. The position offers excellent benefit packages, including a pension plan and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional work experience required, energy industry experience a plus.
• Desire to continue to learn and grow.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn and produce results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver financial analyses and executive-level presentations.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Assist in regulatory reporting and filings.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Analytical abilities

Excellent written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Job Description

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This is a full-time, on-site position beginning in Akron, Ohio but may move to Brecksville, Ohio in the future.

Summary

Detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support Transmission Finance VP with a focus on accounting, auditing, regulatory compliance, and financial analytics. This role will play a critical part in ensuring financial integrity, supporting regulatory requirements, and delivering insights to inform business and leadership decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to analyze and communicate complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver financial analyses and executive-level presentations related to accounting results, audit outcomes, and regulatory activities
• Support internal and external audit processes, including coordination of requests, documentation, and issue resolution
• Assist in regulatory reporting and filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards (e.g., FERC, state regulatory bodies)
• Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics to identify risks, variances, and opportunities
• Support maintenance and enhancement of internal controls and compliance processes (including SOX, where applicable)
• Partner with accounting, regulatory, compliance, and operational teams to drive alignment and execution of key initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency, transparency, and control effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required, Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years professional work experience required, energy industry experience a plus
• General knowledge of financial statement analysis
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships
• Desire to continue to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy and deliver results
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency with SAP preferred

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

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