Senior, Financial Analyst

American Water; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for designated state operations. You will analyze performance, develop budgets, and work with partners across the organization to drive value.

The role requires solid accounting/finance background, strong Excel and modeling skills, and 5 years of related experience, with preference for regulated utility exposure. Hybrid schedule: three days in office, two remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or a closely related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred.
• 5 years of accounting/financial experience; regulated utility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, ratio analysis, and modeling for state(s) and/or line of business.
• Collaborate with business partners to develop budgets and reforecasting assumptions.
• Assist with regulatory filings, data requests, SOX controls, and ad hoc analyses.
• Provide analytical support to management and generate monthly/quarterly/annual results.

Skills

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Hyperion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Business

Advanced degree or CPA/CMA/CFA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior, Financial Analyst (110222)

Requisition ID110222-Posted08/04/2026-Finance-CA-Sacramento-Full Time - Regular

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, EmployeeStock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits,health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow profession

Primary Role

Position supports the financial function for a state(s) and/or line of business. Responsible for supporting the business planning and reforecasting process, financial reporting and analysis, ratio analysis and operational metric interpretation, evaluation and modeling of new business opportunities, and collaboration with operational business partners on an ongoing basis. Functions as the liaison with state(s) and/or line of business leaders on financial matters.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead collaboration with the business to understand key business drivers & operational metrics and deliver effective analysis of results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Provide analytical support to all levels of management, including ad-hoc reporting for the state(s) and/or line of business and corporate partners.
• Participate in budgeting & reforecasting processes. Collaborate with operational and financial business partners to develop budget assumptions and pertinent supporting schedules.
• Support regulatory filings and data requests with financial data and analysis.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance controls assigned to the team.
• Other special projects and ad hoc assignments.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong relationship-builder amongst diverse business groups and individuals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Ability to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships within finance and with all levels of management.
• Understands the mission, vision, values, and strategies of AW.
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP).
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• SAP and Hyperion experience preferred.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree or CPA, CMA or CFA preferred.
• 5 years of accounting/financial related experience required. Regulated utility experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

• As necessary, up to 10%.
• Professional office environment
• Hybrid working schedule, 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.