Job Summary
- Company
- American Water
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ 85001
- Industries
- Energy and Utilities
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
- 50,350.00 - 82,550.00 USD /year
- Job Reference Code
- PCK429-7099
Financial Analyst II Compliance
About the Job
Job ID: 4175
Description:
Responsible for compiling, reviewing and analyzing required compliance performance information and delivering all required reports and data for Region/Division and Corporate Management, internal and external auditors and regulatory entities while supporting the regional/divisional and corporate level compliance reporting and continuous improvement processes.
Compiles and analyzes compliance performance information and develops reports for Region/Division and Corporate Management.
Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes and ensures that required compliance standards, processes and procedures are in tact.
Identifies areas for improvement in compliance performance and reporting, and presents findings to senior management.
Works with internal audit teams on an as-scheduled and as-assigned basis.
Assists in ensuring accuracy of business plans, financial statements and technical compliance in US GAAP and International Accounting Standards, Internal Controls, and Company Policy.
Represents functional area internally as well as with external regulatory and legal bodies, lending institutions and industry as required.
Supports and develops team members; provides flexible support to colleagues.
Performs special projects on an assigned basis.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
MBA in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Five to eight years experience.
Prior corporate and/or multi-subsidiary experience desired.
Two to five years prior experience in the utility, shared service or multi-company corporation industry desired.
Able to apply a broad knowledge of accounting principles and practices; understands complex accounting (deferred tax, impairment, etc.).
Knowledge of rate case information requirements and some appreciation of rate setting environment; financial systems knowledge, sufficient to allow interrogation of information to prepare rate case requested material, etc.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Has knowledge sufficient to interpret and apply to the work performed at an intermediate professional level:
US GAAP and regulatory accounting and practices, and company policy.
SOX, Rates and Capital Compliance requirements advanced knowledge and the ability to perform activities related to SOX, Rates or Capital compliance.
Able to develop financial analysis for new areas, incorporating relevant information from across the business.
Excellent understanding of industry issues.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and productivity tools (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, Lotus Notes).
Prior knowledge and experience with JD Edwards, Orcom, or other ERP software a plus.
CPA, CMA, or CFA.
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