Highlights of the job
We are hiring a full-time Manager, Financial, Planning & Analysis position working out of our working out of the corporate office in north-central Phoenix
This role will be responsible for overseeing and directing the timely and accurate processing of financial information in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and other regulatory and legal requirements, while complying with all company policies and procedures.
What you’d be responsible for:
Act as primary finance support and business partner by understanding business, key drivers, and operations. Provide meaningful variance analysis and work closely with operations in developing forecasts and budgets. Notify operations management and senior finance staff of any trends.Responsible developing forecasts, budgets and long term plan. Ensure financial statements are compliant with GAAP, IFRS, and Regulatory requirements. Research appropriate treatment for new transactions and provide recommendation.Manage the design, implementation, and enhancement of financial forecasting tools and processes to be used for annual budget and forecasting processes.Represent FP&A on key corporate initiatives to support the growth of the business. Ad hoc projects. Provide objective analytical support to help influence and reinforce business decisions.Work collaboratively with other finance teams and key stakeholders such as regulatory and billing groups.Manage a team of financial analysts. Recruit and develop staff, as well as establish, measure, and manage workforce to cultivate a customer service focus and culture. Ensure that all team member training and career development needs are met by establishing career development plans by identifying development goals, milestones and metrics.Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics. Establish, monitor, measure and report performance metrics. Analyze and identify issues impacting operational performance and establish initiatives for continuous improvement to accounting processes.Develop and nurture a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working
What’s required to be successful:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting required.CPA required.7-9 years relevant FP&A-related job experience required, including experience with full cycle accounting processes.2-4 years supervisory experience or equivalent required.Audit and Financial Reporting experience required.Utility industry knowledge required.Demonstrated experience in identifying process improvement opportunities and engage in implementing improvements.Demonstrated experience in analyzing customer needs through soliciting, evaluating and acting upon customer feedback.Demonstrated experience in managing and coaching direct reports and establishing career development plans by identifying development goals, milestones and measures.Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, regulatory practices and technical expertise required in finance.Working knowledge of accounting systems and software such as: Microsoft Office products, spreadsheet software, Oracle, Adaptive Insights, etc.
Other important facts about this job
As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.
Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.
Please note the following information:
A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
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