Director, Finance

in Saint Clair County, IL

Job Description

Do You Have A Passion For Finance And Looking To Join A Superb Organization?! Then This Role Is For You! Illinois American Water Is Seeking A Dynamic Finance Leader With Experience in Budgeting,Cash Flow and Forecasting! Apply Now for Immediate Consisderation!

Reporting to the CFO - Operations, this position provides leadership to the finance function for a large state or line of business. Responsible for leading the business planning and reforecasting process, financial and management reporting activities, the design and management of internal controls, financial analysis and modeling, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. This role is a key strategic partner in driving growth for the organization, providing an advisory role in the evaluation of new business opportunities.

Perform as a member of the large state/line of business executive management team by setting strategies, evaluating employees, processes, and technology, and functioning as the liaison with American Water executive management on financial matters.

• Serve as a key member of a large state or line of business executive management team - participation in strategy development and leading the resulting financial plan in order to achieve targets and objectives that support the overall corporate plan. 
• Coordination and quality of financial reporting - monthly and annual reporting, business planning, monthly reforecasting, and analysis of financial risk.
• Evaluation of new business proposals - assessment of financial analysis and modeling of proposed growth opportunities to assure financial viability using appropriate investment and risk appraisal techniques.
• Provide financial guidance and serve as point of contact for all other finance related activities - rate cases, external audits, internal audits, financing activites, etc.
• Build and manage a strong team of finance professionals, including coaching, succession planning, etc.
• Other special projects and ad hoc assignments.