Financial Analyst 3

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Taylor, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$74,000–$102,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Expense Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Genetics, Global Mobility Specialist, IT Service Management (ITSM), Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofit, Operational Audit, Operations, Operations Management, Power BI, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Resource Management, Retail, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Statistics, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Variance Analysis, Wholesale Industry, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Taylor, TX

POSTED

1 day ago

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Performs a wide variety of professional level budget analysis and development duties involving the preparation, administration, maintenance, review and control of the organization’s budget. Formulates, monitors, and presents budgets that allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements for the organization. Maintains specialized financial records and statistics, and prepares financial reports. Provides consultative services to management staff and performs related financial and budgetary duties as assigned. JOB DUTIES Contributes to the development and approval of ERCOT’s annual organization and departmental budgets and regulatory fee filing package Analyzes financial and operational trends including revenue and expense trends Assists in developing, preparing and analyzing financial analysis projects Examines, analyzes, and determines efficiency improvements Makes routine business decisions and escalates issues to management when needed Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures Helps in the preparation and analysis of periodic budget to actual comparison reports Helps provide information and advisory services relating to the causes of significant variances and possible resolutions Makes independent business decisions except in instances of unusually complex business scenarios Communicates results of analyses to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the management team, providing relevant fiscal information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements Assists in maintaining and coordinating finance and finance control policies and procedures Assists in resolving finance issues of diverse scope and demonstrates sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Builds strong professional relationships both internally and externally Key contributor to finance system upgrades and conversion efforts and maintains relationship with information technology staff EXPERIENCE Required Minimum of 3 years work experience using the below knowledge and skills Accounting knowledge in general ledger, revenues, expenses, amortizations, accruals, payroll, etc. Procurement knowledge such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoicing, etc. Experience working with financial budgets, forecasts and performing variance analysis to actual spend Proficient in Excel Strong written communication skills Proven self-starter personality with focus on team success Preferred Data-driven analysis (Power BI, SQL, Power Pivot, etc.) Workday ERP Adaptive for financial planning AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required) WORK LOCATION Hybrid in Taylor, TX (2 days a week) The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-DN ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $74,000 - $102,000 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.

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