Senior, Financial Analyst

American Water; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Finance professional to support the financial function for state operations, assist with budgeting, reforecasting, reporting, and analytical modeling.

You will collaborate with business partners, provide monthly/quarterly analyses, and help ensure SOX controls and regulatory filings. This role offers a hybrid schedule with opportunities for growth and salary advancement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Relationship building

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Education

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

Advanced degree or CPA, CMA or CFA preferred

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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, Employee Stock 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