Principal Financial Analyst - Treasury Operations

Puget Sound Energy•Bellevue, WA

1d•$94,300 - $156,900

About The Position

The Principal Financial Analyst provides support to the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer/Manager of Treasury Operations by leading treasury operations compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) activities; administering the day-to-day activities related to credit facilities, letters of credit, intercompany reimbursements and loans, pension plan and Foundation investments; and assisting with daily cash management operations. Additionally, they are responsible for reviewing complex legal documents for new and existing financing needs. They will engage in S4 pre-project and S4 implementation work to ensure payment and other treasury-related functionality are optimized for efficiency and accuracy. Provides analytical and technical support for treasury activities as needed, including rate case testimony support. All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and/or equivalent experience with progressively increasing level of responsibility
5+ years in finance roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
Ability to work effectively without direct supervision in a fast paced, stressful, and multitasking environment

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
Applicable Finance Certification (CFA, CPA, CTP)
Experience with treasury and cash management
Experience with contract review and understanding of financial terminology related to financing agreements
Strong internal controls, accounting, and/or financial reporting background
Keen attention to detail, follow-through and drive for accuracy
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and create capacity
Ability to adapt and react to unforeseen business decisions and situations
Experience leading and delivering projects under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

Leads the preparation and tracking of compliance reporting and certifications required by borrowing covenants and mortgage indentures.
Leads the preparation and tracking of supporting documentation for internal and external audits in accordance with SOX and external financial reporting requirements.
Leads the administration of credit facilities and letters of credit (LC) including the preparation of borrowing notices and LC amendments for approval.
Coordinates the administration of intercompany reimbursements and loan activity.
Administers the pension plan investments under direction of the Retirement Plan Committee and the Foundation investments under the direction of the Foundation Board.
Assists with daily cash management operations including monitoring daily cash position and incoming receipts, processing outgoing wire transfers and payments, reconciling bank account activity, validating accounting entries and transaction documentation, and forecasting daily cash flow.
Executes short-term borrowings, commerical paper transactions with dealers, and investment purchases and redemptions to manage cash flows, minimize interest costs, and maximize investment returns under the direction of the Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer/Mgr. Treasury Operations and in accordance with PSE's policies.
Continually improves short-term cash forecast integrity by utilizing internal and external information resources, researching new financial modeling techniques, benchmarking, and data analytics.
Functions as the liaison between FP&A and Treasury Operations, being plugged into monthly forecasting activities, to improve short-term cash forecasting.
Assists with Treasury’s month-end accounting close process including review of journal entries, account balances, and related financial reporting.
Coordinates the preparation of regulatory compliance reporting such as the cost of capital reports and the annual securities filing with the WUTC and FERC.
Delivers interpretation and provides detailed contract review of complex legal documents for new and existing financing needs, such as credit facilities, letters of credit, intercompany loans, and term loans as needed.
Participates in capital markets finance issuance, including reviewing deal agreements.
Participates in general rate case filings by preparing data and testimony, responding to data requests as required, and providing witness coordination.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with bankers, lenders, trustees, regulators, owners, and PSE departments.
Assists with managing commercial banking activities including bank account services and user access.
Works with internal and external partners to resolve treasury or banking issues.
Tracks and prepares treasury vendor invoices for approval and processing.
Provides technical and analytical support for treasury activities.
Guides, trains, and mentors staff in daily cash management operations, SOX requirements, and compliance reporting.
Engages in S4 pre-project and S4 implementation work to ensure payment and other treasury-related functionality are optimized for efficiency and accuracy.
Provides support for other departmental activities, initiatives, and projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.