Budget Analyst

Otter Tail Corporation Careers • Fergus Falls, MN

2d • $49,000 - $78,000

About The Position

We’re seeking a Budget Analyst I or II to join our Accounting team in Fergus Falls, MN and support our commitment to environmental, economic, and community stewardship. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related financial field and has at least two years of financial accounting experience, including a solid understanding of accounting processes and issue resolution. Knowledge of GAAP, FERC principles, and experience with budgeting software, Oracle, CRM systems, or tools that support customer service and market planning is preferred; utility industry experience is also a plus. Strong communication skills are essential, especially the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑accounting audiences while maintaining a supportive, approachable style. This role requires a self‑starter who can work independently while remaining accessible to customer service teams and leadership. Key responsibilities include providing analysis, evaluation, and reporting for all Customer Service cost centers and coordinating the Customer Service budget and forecast processes to ensure accurate and timely data and reporting. 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. Competitive wage & benefit package. The expected base compensation for this role is $49,000 – $78,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 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. To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com . Applications accepted through February 16, 2026 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related financial field
• At least two years of financial accounting experience, including a solid understanding of accounting processes and issue resolution
• Strong communication skills, especially the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑accounting audiences while maintaining a supportive, approachable style
• Self‑starter who can work independently while remaining accessible to customer service teams and leadership

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GAAP, FERC principles
• Experience with budgeting software, Oracle, CRM systems, or tools that support customer service and market planning
• Utility industry experience

Responsibilities

• Providing analysis, evaluation, and reporting for all Customer Service cost centers
• Coordinating the Customer Service budget and forecast processes to ensure accurate and timely data and reporting

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