at Southern Company in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Responsibilities / Overview
This position will reside in the Project and Financial Controls organization and provide financial analysis and reporting support for the Engineering and Construction departments, which includes preparation of the annual capital budget, quarterly reforecast, monthly financial reporting and analysis, and rate case support.
This position will work closely with the Engineering and Construction department leaders to ensure business objectives are met, prudent and proper financial budget tracking and reporting, review and analyze financial budget trends and variances, provide explanations of variances, monitor commissioning of assets, develop financial comparisons and forecasts, support regulatory filings, commitments, requests, and reporting, etc.
This is a highly analytical position, which involves the compilation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of complex financial information. It requires attention to detail, a high-level of accuracy, and coordination with leaders across the Southern Company Gas enterprise.
Functional Expertise:
+ Prepares annual capital budget, quarterly reforecasts, and monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and variance explanations
+ Supports preparation and maintenance of the 10-year capital plan
+ Creates monthly financial reports and visual presentation of financial data
+ Provides ad-hoc financial reports and analysis; reviews and analyzes trends and variances; provides explanation of variances; research expenditures; develops financial comparisons and forecasts
+ Supports regulatory filings, commitments, requests, and reporting
+ Supports financial system upgrade initiatives
+ Develops, documents, and enforces procedures for capital budget planning, prioritizing, and reporting
+ Provides backup support to Sr. Analyst, Business Support on the Project and Financial Controls team
Qualifications:
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
+ Required: BA/BS/BBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, or related field
+ Preferred: AACE, CPA, CMA, CISA, CFE; or similar recognized organization
Related Work Experience:
+ Required: 5+ years finance, accounting, audit, or project controls
+ Preferred: Experience in energy sector, especially natural gas/pipelines, natural gas storage, or process plant development
+ Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle ERP, PowerPlan, or UI Planner
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
+ MS Office – advanced proficiency, especially Excel
+ Advance knowledge of financial reporting, modeling, analysis, and forecasting
+ Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and audit concepts, practices, and procedures
+ Effective planning and organizational
+ Accounting concepts – intermediate proficiency
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
+ Ability to complete assignment with a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail
+ Ability to support multiple resources and adapt to changing priorities
Potential for extended hours during critical activities
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 6204
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
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