Strategic Budgeting & Reporting Lead

American Electric Power Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Planning Analysis & Reporting Lead in Columbus, OH to oversee budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and management reporting for multiple corporate and operating groups.

The role includes coordinating financial forecasts, improving processes, and supporting senior management and regulatory activities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Business/Accounting/Finance/Engineering with 7+ years of experience including 3-5 years in budgeting, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering; MBA/CPA/PE/CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience with 3-5 years in budgeting/cost control.
• Experience in a functional Business Unit (Generation/Transmission/Distribution) and/or corporate/OC finance preferred.
• Proficiency in UI Budgets, PeopleSoft, MS Office, and Business Objects; chartfields familiarity helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations for each Customer supported.
• Coordinate the preparation of associated financial, managerial and project reports and supporting analyses as needed.
• Perform key financial and/or accounting analysis and procedures as necessary.
• Develop new financial/budgeting procedures and work with Accounting to develop new accounting procedures when needed.
• Provide direction, leadership, and support for improvement initiatives to financial and accounting processes and/or tools.
• Coordinate and establish policies, procedures, and systems for forecasting, budgeting, accounting, and other financial services.
• Oversee transaction detail analysis for proper accounting classifications and SOX compliance.
• Provide training to department personnel and ensure backup coverage.
• Ensure processes of the Business Operations Planning and Analysis group are optimized and streamlined.

Skills

UI Budgets

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Engineering

MBA/PE/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Chartfields

AEP accounting familiarity

Job description

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Planning Analysis & Reporting Lead in Columbus, OH to oversee budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and management reporting for multiple corporate and operating groups.

The role includes coordinating financial forecasts, improving processes, and supporting senior management and regulatory activities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Business/Accounting/Finance/Engineering with 7+ years of experience including 3-5 years in budgeting, with