Lead Electric Distribution Analyst

This position is responsible for performing and/or coordinating the performance of a wide variety of difficult operational and financial duties and analyses. Requires knowledge of the electric line of business, utility accounting processes. This position will have oversight for budgeting employees and contractors.

• Coordinates the compilation, maintenance, and analysis of forecast and financial data of the department or division; coordinates the performance of financial, and statistical analyses.
• Oversees company employees and a contractor workforce focused on budgeting, invoices, overhead, damage claims and underground electric transmission and distribution contracts; sees that all work is consistent with Company standards. Provides direction, guidance and training to analysts and budgeting contractors in the operations area.
• Evaluates contractor’s job performance and progress, reviews evaluation with contractor.
• Plans and coordinates the development of the annual operating plan for the department or division.
• Prepares and submits opex plan along with managers and group leaders. Coordinates capital budget with electric distribution personnel and Budgeting.
• Document processes and recommend process improvements in tracking capital projects.
• Provide support to Electric Distribution regarding requests from Property Accounting.
• Provide direction and guidance to management and other personnel regarding proper accounting of electric distribution lines, both Capital and O&M functions
• Responsible for development and coordination of department or divisional budget.
• Coordinate the monthly opex and capital forecast.
• Prepares and Submit Authorization for Investment Proposals for Capital Expenditures.
• Coordinate with Contractors and ED personnel to compile monthly and year end accruals.
• Performs a wide variety of calculations and analyses and prepares intricate financial and operational reports.
• Utilization of Oracle, Power Plan, ARM and related applications in preparing budget vs. actual analysis and forecast performance. Utilizes this information to analyze and identify issues and drivers of budget over and under runs on projects.
• Provides various levels of support with respect to Company projects or assignments.
• Uphold good interpersonal skills for continuous interaction with all levels of management and administrative staff.
• Reviews all assigned tasks to assure efficiency and cost effectiveness on a regular basis. Identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Monitors contracts to ensure execution per terms and conditions.
• Oversees the invoice review process which includes reviewing contractor invoices for compliance with the contract and supervising the invoice review analyst. Provides direction, guidance and training to personnel processing contractor invoices.
• Serves as a liaison between management and contractors on various contract matters including schedule, procurement, and budget.
• Reviews contractor reports for forecast accuracy, proper procurement reporting, and completeness.
• Provides effective consultation, analysis, and support to management, other departments, auditors.
• Serves as part of the Work Planning Group during restoration events utilizing the Resource on Demand application.
• Maintains understanding of the company's various computer functions and/or systems and their relationship to the accounting discipline.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the Classification of Accounts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or business
• 7+ years of applicable experience in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial and operational performance.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to present information to various levels of leadership within the company.
• Proficient with detailed numerical work, use of spreadsheets, word processing and financial software programs.
• Above-average interpersonal skills for providing explanation or interpretation of budget policy, practices, utility accounting, property accounting, programs, and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the Electric Distribution line of business.

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