GENERAL SUMMARY
Provide in depth business analysis for broad range of financial and business issues. Promote sound business decisions in the areas of budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and risk management in support of Energy Northwest-wide business requirements. Monitor customer business practices for compliance with Energy Northwest business and financial policies. Monitor business processes to ensure sound business and financial controls are instituted. Ensure that cost and budget practices conform with generally accepted accounting principles, industry standards and contractual requirements. Respond to budgetary and financial challenges while being proactive to addressing business needs.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
An ideal candidate for this position would possess strong technical accounting expertise, with a deep understanding of complex cost accounting methodologies, and the ability to apply these principles to real-world business scenarios. They should have substantial experience working with advanced Excel functionality, including the ability to manage large datasets, create complex financial models & reports, and analyze variances effectively. They would also be proficient in WorkDay Financials, PowerBI and Adaptive Planning software, leveraging these tools to drive accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
In addition to technical proficiency, the ideal candidate would demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling them to clearly present complex financial information to diverse audiences, from department managers to senior leadership. They should be detail-oriented, ensuring all financial reporting is accurate, thorough, and aligns with industry standards, GAAP, and contractual requirements.
They should be able to independently develop, coordinate, and execute business and financial controls, particularly in budget development and monitoring, while proactively identifying and addressing risks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as the candidate will need to analyze cost performance, recommend corrective actions, and ensure sound business and financial practices are followed. Their ability to collaborate effectively across the organization will be crucial for success in this role.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible for leading with minimal supervision the development, coordination, tracking and execution, to include:
Business and financial control of budget development and budget change management, staffing control and reporting, and senior management financial reporting.
Responsibility for month end closing process including accruals and monthly financial statement reporting.
Develop and monitor organizational cost performance vs. budget by analyzing variances and cost trends, and developing recommendations for strategy and corrective actions. Provide monthly financial summaries to supported managers and projects.
Recommend corrective action as appropriate to recover cost and schedule to established baselines.
Monitor financial activity to ensure compliance with funding authorization requirements and margin targets.
Ensure key risks related to these activities have been identified and compensating internal controls are in place and institutionalized.
Understanding of Change Management process
Intrapersonal/Interpersonal proactive collaboration within department and external customers
Exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrated proficiencies in leading a team initiative or project
Perform special assignments using knowledge gained through experience and education. Conduct benchmarking studies for business-related issues.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Demonstrated focus on developing quality work products with limited oversight and effective at validating expectations.
Strong presentation and communication skills and the ability to handle oneself professionally and credibly with audiences from department managers to senior leaders. This will require fielding questions and will often require presentations.
Ability to work as a team member or leader.
Ability to establish goals, set priorities, and maintain an awareness of interrelationships among activities
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Budget Analyst Level IV
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Accounting and 10 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center,
OR an AA degree and 12 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center,
OR a High school diploma or GED and 14 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
Budget Analyst III
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Accounting and 7 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center;
OR an AA degree and 9 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center;
OR a High school diploma or GED and 11 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting position, preferably within a large company or profit center.
Budget Analyst Level IV Salary: $122,681 - $184,021
Midpoint: $153,351
Budget Analyst Level III Salary: $106,670 - $160,006
Midpoint: $133,338
Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.
This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.
EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.