Primary Role:

Responsible for financial forecasting, planning and analysis for a large state and/or multiple small states, utilizing strong accounting, finance, regulatory and technical systems skills to effectively interact with Sr. Regional/Divisional and State Management, to build a transparent financial plan.

Key Accountabilities:

- Serves as the primary owner of monthly analysis and forecasting processes for a large state and/or several small states. Works with a financial modeling team and manages the forecasting for all major "what if- scenarios for sound financial planning, resource planning and investment decision-making.
- Supports by leading the individual state team's annual effort for preparing an updated base financial forecast and the monthly process of updating the current year forecast based on a combination of actual and forecasted information.
- Produces financial updates to senior regional/divisional and state management as well as the Board of Directors, and Manager of Operations to enable more informed decision-making. Responsible for the preparation of financial packages (i.e. monthly, quarterly, annually): oversees the 5-year, annual and monthly business processes and systems used for preparing and summarizing forecast GAAP financial statements for the assigned states.
- Transparency and data integrity are critical to reliability and acceptance by external customers. Utilizes a combination of strong technical systems knowledge and broad functional knowledge to assimilate highly complex data to deliver accurate and timely financial information.

Skills:

- Ability to cultivate an environment focused on quality.
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to coordinate the development of report documentation.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, including ability to work effectively with all levels throughout the organization and across functional lines.
- Ability to lead cross functional teams.
- Ability to build productive working relationships.
- Ability to generate team cooperation.
- Ability to lead the completion of complex financial models in support of unique transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, concessions and joint ventures.
- - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
-- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing and teambuilding.
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information in accordance with American Water's applicable policies.

Knowledge:

- Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of US GAAP, International Accounting Standards, SOX and other regulatory (SEC, state utility regulatory bodies, etc.) requirements and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of corporate and utility accounting and reporting.
- Excellent understanding and highly technical expertise required in rates or planning/accounting/finance.
- Detailed understanding of state specific regulations and regulatory environment.
- Microsoft Office products, spreadsheet software, JD Edwards, SAP, Orcom, Hyperion or other ERP systems.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- MBA in Accounting or Finance.
- 10 years prior accounting related job experience required. Including experience with full cycle accounting processes.
- 4 to 6 years prior experience in the utility, shared service or multi-company corporation industry.
- 1-2 years supervisory experience or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying process improvement opportunities and engage in implementing improvements.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing customer needs through soliciting, evaluating and acting upon customer feedback.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and coaching direct reports and establishing career development plans by identifying development goals, milestones and measures.
CPA, CMA, or CFA.

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