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Financial Analyst- Regulation (Entry or Mid Level) Salt Lake City, Utah

#18087
PacifiCorp

Details:

  • Category: Off-Campus
  • Position Type: Off-Campus
  • Posted on: November 13, 2017
  • Open until: Fri, January 26, 2018 expired

Purpose of Associate Level Position : The associate revenue requirement analyst assists with analyses of accounting and financial information through research, gathering, and interpretation of data. Specifically, this position assists with preparation of revenue requirement exhibits and other financial reports, in support of PacifiCorp’s regulatory filings. Analyses include, but are not limited to trending, forecasting, modeling, and reviewing financial data.

Purpose of the Career-Level Position : The revenue requirement analyst conducts analyses of accounting and financial information through research, gathering, and interpretation of data. Presents analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternatives. Specifically, this position prepares revenue requirement exhibits and other financial reports in support of PacifiCorp’s regulatory filings. Analyses include, but are not limited to trending, forecasting, modeling, and reviewing financial data.

The responsibilities of the Associate level position include the following:

  • Assist with financial analyses, accounting data research and review, forecasting, and regulatory reporting.
  • Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data for trends, forecasts, and modeling.
  • Prepare and respond to requests for financial analysis and accounting information, discovery or information requests in regulatory proceedings.
  • Assist with preparation of written testimony, exhibits, and other financial earnings reports filed with state regulatory commissions and other external organization

In addition to the above, the responsibilities of the Career-level position include the following:

  • Conduct financial analyses, accounting data research and review, forecasting, and regulatory reporting.
  • Draft written testimony, exhibits, and other financial earnings reports filed with state regulatory commissions and other external organizations.
  • Present analysis and recommendations to department management that impact decisions regarding regulatory policies and strategies.
  • Interpret rules and regulatory orders to internal parties.
  • As assigned, oversee the work of associate analysts

Requirements for the associate level position are:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending and modeling.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling
  • Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
  • Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds and ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects and be accountable for project outcomes.
  • Basic understanding of utility rate making principles and financial reporting standards preferred.
  • Experience with SAP accounting software preferred.
  • Travel may be required.

In addition to the above, the requirements for the Career-level position include the following:

  • A minimum of three years of regulatory, accounting, or financial analysis experience.
  • Understanding of utility rate making principles and financial reporting standards preferred.
  • Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
  • Ability to independently perform analysis and prepare regulatory filings.
  • Ability to oversee work of less experienced analysts.

Preferences:

  • Experience with SAP accounting software preferred.

  • Advanced Degree


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