Utilities Analyst

Utilities Analyst

The Utilities Analyst II plays a crucial role in AvalonBay's overall Energy Management Strategy which is comprised of utility expenses, utility reimbursements, energy procurement and sustainability projects. This position is responsible for data consolidation / verification, analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with respect to utility expense and reimbursement programs, energy consumption, current energy market trends, and waste / recycling programs.

The role focuses on delivering analytics that drive better and faster decision making across the department and impacted stakeholders, including identifying solutions for execution in line with business requirements.

Essential Job Functions :

• Analyze utilities expense and consumption data on a monthly basis to identify trends and areas of improvement for the entire portfolio.
• Proactively troubleshoot utility expense, reimbursement, and consumption issues on behalf of the Operations team and explain variances on financial statements surrounding utilities.
• Provide data to support the annual program operating budgets and subsequent reforecasts. Review for accuracy and precision.
• Develop new analytics, financial reports and maintain existing reports.
• Collaborate with various departments including Accounting, FP&A, and ESG, to identify, document and evaluate process and NOI improving opportunities
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly Utilities update for Senior Leadership that includes high level talking points for investor calls on relevant, utility-related issues.
• Assist in the preparation of annual Utility budget memos that document budget inputs, facts, and assumptions to be distributed to the Operations team.
• Work with utilities management vendor to identify and execute on utility expense saving initiatives.
• Identify value add opportunities within assigned program(s).

Non-Essential Functions : All other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Demands : Normal office environment.

Working Environment : Normal office environment.

Licenses / Certifications : None required.

Training : Satisfactory completion of AVB's new hire orientation within 30 days of employment or the first training session offered after employment. Any other applicable training assigned by the manager.

How AvalonBay Supports You :

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation. We offer :

Comprehensive benefits health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization including destination awards, 'AvalonBay's Very Best' recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info :

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

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