Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.

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About The Position

H2O America is actively seeking talented, driven and effective applicants for the position of Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. H2O America is the parent organization of the following subsidiary companies: San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water, and Texas Water. We sustain life by delivering high-quality water and exceptional service while investing in the health and vitality of the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Minimum 10 years of experience in public accounting, publicly traded company or a mix of both with a focus on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, etc.
3 to 5 years managerial experience.
Strong analytical skills and ability to question status-quo.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in financial planning and management for regulated utilities, preferably water utilities
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of previous management of the financial planning & analysis function including departmental sub-functions.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a history of building and creating a strong financial planning & analysis culture in previous work experience.
Mindset for continuous improvement.
Communication Skills: Listens objectively to various viewpoints, quickly synthesizes new data, and responds appropriately to various stakeholders across multiple communication channels
Prepares and delivers compelling, concise, persuasive presentations
Assertively leverages and expands relationships with stakeholders in the Accounting 7 Finance department and other departments and groups

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA preferred
Previous experience in the implementation or upgrade of a financial planning software

Responsibilities

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and business strategic analysis of the financial team.
Conduct financial analysis, modeling, forecasting and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations.
Develop insightful suggestion for investment, sourcing, and cost reduction.
Lead strategic business decisions.
Create functional strategies and specific objectives for departmental sub-functions.
Develop budgets, policies, and procedures.
Lead the preparation of the monthly and quarterly business performance reviews for the operating business units as well as the consolidated group
Assist the external reporting team in the preparation of the actual to actual quarterly and annual analysis in the management and discussion analysis sections of the 10-Qs and 10-Ks
Lead the preparation of the balance sheet variance analysis and analytics SOX controls
Lead the preparation of the financial analysis included in the press release and CFO report to the Board of Directors
Lead the execution of the annual budgeting process
Lead deployment and upgrade of technology tools to support effective and efficient budgeting and forecasting processes
Work closely with state presidents, department heads and operations to provide them with data- driven insights
Support Accounting & Finance leadership with additional projects as needed