Analyst, Financial III - Bell Gardens, United States - EPRI

Description

Job Title

Analyst, Financial III


Location:
California Home Office

Job Summary And Description

Contributes to the success, growth and financial soundness of EPRI by advising on financial matters in assigned responsibility area.

Key Responsibilities

Primary focus under one of two tracks:

Sector Finance -

Compiles financial information and performs complex analysis for assigned responsibility area. Analyzes variance to budget/forecast at program/project/account level, identifies trends, and monitors overhead recovery. Interprets findings and partners with program/project leaders to share knowledge from analysis. Prepares annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Interfaces with Finance and R&D Sector leaders to develop and communicate planning assumptions. Works closely with sector/department personnel to ensure budget/forecasts are complete and accurate.

Corporate Finance –

Compiles financial information and performs complex analysis for assigned areas of responsibility. Analyzes variances to plan/forecast at cost center/account level, identifies trends, and monitors overhead allocations. Interprets findings and partners with Senior and Executive Management to share knowledge from analysis.

Coordinate preparation and consolidation of annual plans and periodic forecasts, working closely with department personnel to ensure plan/forecasts are complete and accurate.

Maintain planning models and tools. Interface with Finance and R&D Sector leaders to develop and communicate planning assumptions. Produce consolidated Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow plan data for monthly reporting.

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and presentations of financial information for assigned responsibility area.
Partners with management in constructing the annual operating plan of revenues, funding, expense, and capital projects.
Establishes procedures for collecting and troubleshooting the data to ensure the reliability of financial reports.
Maximizes the use of technology and strives for continuous process improvement. Proactively shares technology knowledge with others.
Identifies areas of risk or noncompliance and takes ownership of achieving resolution.

Serves as a liaison between Accounting, contractors, project managers, management and administrative staff to ensure common, accurate understanding of contract requirements and responsibilities.

Through a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, advises internal customers on the proper accounting treatment of costs, and the application of EPRI accounting policies.

Participates in the monthly, quarterly and annual close process by providing accruals, billings and responding to information requests. Supports the annual audit process.
Provides data, financial information or analysis in response to ad hoc requests.
Leads team project efforts. May direct work of others.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or business is required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years' experience in accounting, financial analysis, and/or budgeting is required.
Broad understanding of common financial concepts, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) is required.
Strong understanding of project accounting concepts.
Broad understanding of data mining.

Skills And Attributes

Relies on experience and judgment to perform job duties. Works independently.
Advanced computer skills (enterprise resource planning systems, Microsoft applications, data warehouse) are required.
Finance technical proficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter; independent problem-solver
Strong business judgment
Ability to see the big picture of the business, not just discrete items
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
Effective team member
Inquisitive, independent thinker
Works well under pressure and manages multiple priorities at the same time
Ability to develop and mentor junior staff

The salary range for this position is $87,975 USD to $119,025 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA).

EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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