Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

EPCOR; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Job summary

EPCOR is seeking a hands-on Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead FP&A activities from our north-central Phoenix corporate office. You will partner with operations, develop forecasts and budgets, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance, and drive process improvements across the finance function.

The role requires CPA, 7+ years FP&A experience, and a track record in supervising staff, with strong accounting systems knowledge including Oracle and Adaptive Insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 7+ years FP&A related experience, including full cycle accounting.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary finance partner by understanding business drivers and providing variance analysis.
• Develop forecasts, budgets and long term plans.
• Ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and research treatments for new transactions.
• Lead FP&A initiatives and support major corporate projects.
• Collaborate with other finance teams and stakeholders.

Skills

FP&A experience

Leadership

Audit

Process improvement

Customer focus

Mentoring

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting

CPA

Tools

Oracle

Adaptive Insights

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full‑time Manager, Financial, Planning & Analysis position working out of our corporate office in north‑central Phoenix.

This role will be responsible for overseeing and directing the timely and accurate processing of financial information in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory and legal requirements, while complying with all company policies and procedures.

What you’d be responsible for:

• Act as primary finance support and business partner by understanding business, key drivers, and operations. Provide meaningful variance analysis and work closely with operations in developing forecasts and budgets. Notify operations management and senior finance staff of any trends.
• Responsible for developing forecasts, budgets and long term plan.
• Ensure financial statements are compliant with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements. Research appropriate treatment for new transactions and provide recommendation.
• Manage the design, implementation, and enhancement of financial forecasting tools and processes to be used for annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Represent FP&A on key corporate initiatives to support the growth of the business. Ad‑hoc projects. Provide objective analytical support to help influence and reinforce business decisions.
• Work collaboratively with other finance teams and key stakeholders such as regulatory and billing groups.
• Manage a team of financial analysts. Recruit and develop staff, as well as establish, measure, and manage workforce to cultivate a customer service focus and culture. Ensure that all team member training and career development needs are met by establishing career development plans by identifying development goals, milestones and metrics.
• Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics. Establish, monitor, measure and report performance metrics. Analyze and identify issues impacting operational performance and establish initiatives for continuous improvement to accounting processes.
• Develop and nurture a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement‑oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.

What’s required to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting required.
• CPA required.
• 7+ years relevant FP&A‑related job experience required, including experience with full cycle accounting processes.
• 2+ years supervisory experience or equivalent required.
• Audit and Financial Reporting experience required.
• Utility industry knowledge required.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying process improvement opportunities and engaging in implementing improvements.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing customer needs through soliciting, evaluating and acting upon customer feedback.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and coaching direct reports and establishing career development plans by identifying development goals, milestones and measures.
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, regulatory practices and technical expertise required in finance.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and software such as Microsoft Office products, spreadsheet software, Oracle, Adaptive Insights, etc.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time‑off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre‑placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

LI-TA1

EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.