Accounting & Finance Analyst

Otter Tail Corporation • Fergus Falls, MN

6d • $63,000 - $105,000

About The Position

We have an opening for an Accounting Analyst in Fergus Falls, MN. Our company’s
commitment is to environmental, economic, and community stewardship and we
balance each decision we make with the impact it has on our friends and
neighbors.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
Experience in the utility industry is preferred. Applicants must have at least
two years of experience applying general financial accounting and reporting
principles, with an understanding of accounting processes and issue resolution.
Knowledge of financial reporting principles including Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
is preferred. Experience with budgeting software, Oracle, CRM and financial or
operational reporting environments, and an understanding of customer service and
market planning programs and initiatives is also beneficial.

Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly
explain financial results, cost drivers, and accounting concepts to
non‑accounting audiences. The role collaborates closely with Field Operations
Managers, Finance, Accounting, Project Accounting, and Financial Reporting
partners to align budgets, capital tracking, and reporting outputs, and serves
as an accessible, trusted resource for Customer Service leaders and staff.

The successful applicant will provide financial reporting and analysis for
Customer Service cost centers, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and
operational decision‑making. This role enters and maintains budget and forecast
data in the budgeting system and ensures financial and operational data used for
reporting is accurate, timely, and reliable. The role manages assigned
operations and maintenance (O&M) and capital cost centers, partners with Cost
Center Owners, Project Managers, and Operations leaders to translate work plans
into budgets and forecasts, monitors results, explains variances and root
causes, assesses project spending impacts, and recommends adjustments. The role
also leads ad hoc sales and performance analytics, delivering cross‑functional
analysis that supports operational, financial, and strategic decision‑making

This role applies accounting principles and financial reporting outputs to
operational analysis and business decision support but does not perform
accounting recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, or ownership of enterprise
financial forecasts.

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our
talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career
experience and goals.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• Applicants must have at least two years of experience applying general financial accounting and reporting principles, with an understanding of accounting processes and issue resolution.
• Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly explain financial results, cost drivers, and accounting concepts to non‑accounting audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the utility industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial reporting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preferred.
• Experience with budgeting software, Oracle, CRM and financial or operational reporting environments, and an understanding of customer service and market planning programs and initiatives is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reporting and analysis for Customer Service cost centers, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision‑making.
• Enter and maintain budget and forecast data in the budgeting system and ensures financial and operational data used for reporting is accurate, timely, and reliable.
• Manage assigned operations and maintenance (O&M) and capital cost centers, partners with Cost Center Owners, Project Managers, and Operations leaders to translate work plans into budgets and forecasts, monitors results, explains variances and root causes, assesses project spending impacts, and recommends adjustments.
• Lead ad hoc sales and performance analytics, delivering cross‑functional analysis that supports operational, financial, and strategic decision‑making

Benefits

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
• Incentive plans
• Employee Stock Ownership options
• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
• Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement!
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees