Financial Reporting Analyst

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, OH, seeks a Financial Reporting Analyst to join its on-site team. You will prepare monthly internal financial statements, analyze cash flow and SEC disclosures, and support external audits, while contributing to policies and internal controls in a dynamic utility environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 4–7 years' experience in financial reporting, US GAAP/SEC knowledge, and strong Excel/SAP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 4-7 years relevant work experience in public accounting or corporate financial reporting.
• Strong technical US GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the preparation and distribution of monthly internal financial statements.
• Participating in preparation and analysis of cash flow statements for FirstEnergy and its subsidiary SEC registrants.
• Participating in the preparation, documentation and analysis of the Company's periodic SEC and regulatory reporting and disclosures.
• Providing support and assistance to external auditors.
• Assisting with the development of written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process.
• Maintaining the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Participating in evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Providing financial analysis to management for various ad hoc projects.
• Interfacing with and supporting various departments within the organization (legal, investor relations, treasury, etc.).
• Participating in educational opportunities and attending conferences to stay current on financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced degree or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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 within FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The reporting location for this onsite position is FirstEnergy Headquarters, located at 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320.

The Financial Reporting Analyst will work within the financial reporting team and with various other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the organization. The financial reporting team is responsible for internal financial reporting, subsidiary reporting, SEC reporting and other regulatory reporting. The financial reporting team is a valued business partner providing information, analysis and advice to ad hoc initiatives.

The position reports to the Manager, Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in the preparation and distribution of monthly internal financial statements
• Participating in preparation and analysis of cash flow statements for FirstEnergy and its subsidiary SEC registrants
• Participating in the preparation, documentation and analysis of the Company's periodic SEC and regulatory reporting and disclosures
• Providing support and assistance to external auditors
• Assisting with the development of written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process
• Assisting with development and maintenance of the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting
• Participating in evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
• Providing financial analysis to management for various ad hoc projects
• Interfacing with and support various departments within the organization (legal, investor relations, treasury, etc.)
• Participating in various educational opportunities and attend various conferences to maintain knowledge of financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Advanced degree or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 4-7 years relevant work experience. Relevant work experience will include experience within public accounting or financial reporting in a corporate setting.
• Strong technical US GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• SAP knowledge preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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 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 currently.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all 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.