Senior Budget and Forecasting Associate

RWE•City of White Plains, NY

11d•$67,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

Distributed Clean Energy (DCE) is responsible for the development of small to mid-size solar, battery storage, and energy efficiency opportunities, to the Community solar, Distributed Energy Resource, Municipal/Co-op, and Commercial and Industrial Markets. The purpose of the Senior Budget and Forecasting Associate is to work with the DCE staff to manage the budgeting, forcasting and financial reporting of the DCE organization, including participating in the preparation of the DCE annual budgets and quarterly forecast updates, monthly reconciliation of DCE P&L relative to forecast, and coordinating and preparing monthly development pipeline and financial performance reports. In addition, this position is responsible for coordinating, validating, and preparing corporate financial risk reports and surety reporting. This position will interface with Controlling, Accounting, and Risk Management organizations on behalf of DCE.

Requirements

Accounting or Finance degree
Minimum 3 years of experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage internal and external customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Distributed Clean Energy group and the distributed energy markets
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Nice To Haves

Experience working with SAP accounting software or other financial software is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare a monthly performance metrics report
Prepare annual and quarterly budgets and financial forecasts.
Work with DCE senior staff, Accounting and Controlling to ensure that DCE expense and revenue line items are accurately booked and reported on the company financial statements
Prepare risk reports for RWECE that reflect DCE requirements including: Quarterly Risk Report, Contra G Report, Performance Guarantee Report
Participate in the development of the DCE annual budget and quarterly forecast updates throughout the year
Liaison between the DCE group and Controlling and Accounting organizations

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.