Budget and Forecasting Analyst I, II, III, or Senior

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.•Westminster, CO

1d•$82,000 - $143,000

About The Position

Tri-State is hiring one Budget and Forecasting Analyst at one of four job grade levels: Analyst I, II, III, or Senior. The grade will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and Tri-State’s business needs at the time of hire. The Senior Analyst leads enterprise-wide forecasting and budgeting initiatives, designs and optimizes forecasting systems, performs high-level financial analysis, advises senior leadership, mentors junior analysts, and leads cross-functional projects to align forecasts with organizational strategy. Candidates with less experience may be hired at the Analyst I, II, or III level. The role develops and refines financial forecasts, maintains forecasting models and systems, coordinates monthly reporting and stakeholder processes, and supports budgeting and forecasting work. It requires effective analysis, communication, planning, organization, accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is listed. Overtime and travel may be required. Tri-State is a not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative serving member electric distribution cooperatives and public power districts in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming. It employs approximately 1,000 people across five states and provides power generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar.

Requirements

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
Working knowledge of computers, computerized accounting systems, forecasting tools, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and other software.
General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively organize and manage meetings.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and in a timely manner.
Strong organization and time-management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to plan work, set priorities and goals, anticipate problems, and evaluate performance against goals.
Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at strategic and functional levels.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and recognize how decisions may affect others; seeks input from others.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction as a motivated self-starter.
Ability to demonstrate performance of all essential functions of the position.
Willingness to work overtime as required.
Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Oracle forecasting products.
General knowledge of electric and cooperative utility operations.
Knowledge of electric utility accounting.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and refinement of financial forecasts, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow projections.
Design, enhance, and maintain forecasting models and tools.
Facilitate monthly reporting processes, including variance analysis.
Compile, organize, and communicate results for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and presentations.
Drive quality assurance on data inputs and outputs.
Maintain and enhance forecasting-system documentation and procedures.
Drive process improvements.
Lead information-gathering sessions with cross-functional teams to ensure forecast data integrity.
Perform trend analysis to inform forecasting assumptions.
Maintain the FERC chart of accounts within the forecasting system.
Process, analyze, and validate forecasting application inputs and outputs.
Facilitate monthly meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss forecast adjustments.
Participate in monthly informational meetings and prepare summaries for management.
Support the budget manager with budgeting and forecasting duties, including compiling and analyzing data and presenting findings to senior management.
Lead forecasting application troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement projects.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts.
Participate in ad hoc analytical requests and special projects as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the job’s essential functions.
Be available to work overtime at any time of day or week as an essential function.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedules, including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
Life insurance
401K
Long-term disability (LTD)
Short-term disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid leave benefits