Sr. Manager, Finance

Primary Role

Position provides leadership to the finance function for one or more states or lines of business. Responsible for leading the business planning and reforecasting process, financial and management reporting activities, the design and management of internal controls, financial analysis and modeling, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. This role is a key strategic partner in driving growth for the organization, providing an advisory role in the evaluation of new business opportunities through the use and interpretation of appropriate financial models. Perform as a member of the state/line of business executive management team by setting strategies, evaluating employees, processes, and technology, and functioning as the liaison with American Water executive management on financial matters.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as a key member of the State or Line of Business executive management team – participation in strategy development and leading the resulting financial plan in order to achieve targets and objectives that support the overall corporate plan
• Coordination and quality of financial reporting – monthly and annual reporting, business planning, monthly reforecasting, and analysis of financial risk
• Provide analytical support to all levels of management, including ad-hoc reporting for the state(s) and/or line of business and corporate partners
• Evaluation of new business proposals – oversight of financial analysis and modeling of proposed growth opportunities to assure financial viability using appropriate investment and risk appraisal techniques
• Provide financial guidance and serve as state/line of business point of contact for all other finance-related activities – rate cases, external audits, internal audits, financing activities, etc.
• Build and manage a strong team of finance professionals, including coaching, succession planning, etc.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance controls assigned to the team

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on communication, knowledge sharing and team building
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to work effectively with all levels throughout the organization and across functional lines to achieve business goals
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Understands the mission, vision, values, and strategies of AW
• Advanced 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
• 7 years of accounting/financial related experience required
• 2 years supervisory experience preferred
• Regulated utility experience preferred

Travel Requirements

As necessary, up to 10%.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment
• Hybrid working schedule, 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Competencies