Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

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Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States.

We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.

We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Accounting Supervisor to join our dynamic team.

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Job Description

• Responsible for financial planning and modeling.
• Manage financial analysis projects and statistical studies.
• Provide key financial analysis and management reporting by managing various monthlyreporting processes.
• Provide guidance on investment and project decisions.
• Ensure that project / department milestones and goals are met and adhere to approvedbudgets.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly business performance reviews for the operating businessunits as well as the consolidated group
• Assist the external reporting team in the preparation of the actual to actual quarterly andannual analysis in the management and discussion analysis sections of the 10-Qs and 10-Ks
• Prepare balance sheet variance analysis and analytics SOX controls
• Prepare financial analysis included in the press release and CFO report to the Board ofDirectors
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the deployment and upgrade of technology tools to support effective and efficientbudgeting and forecasting processes
• Work closely with state presidents, department heads and operations to provide them with data- driven insights
• Support Accounting & Finance leadership with additional projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3 to 5 years of experience in public accounting, publicly traded company or a mix of both with a focus on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, etc.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the financial planning & analysis function.
• Previous experience in the implementation or upgrade of a financial planning software
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in financial planning and

management for regulated utilities, preferably water utilities

• Strong analytical skills and ability to question status-quo.
• Mindset for continuous improvement.
• Communication Skills :
• Listens objectively to various viewpoints, quickly synthesizes new data, and responds appropriately to various stakeholders across multiple communication channels
• Prepares and delivers compelling, concise, persuasive presentations
• Assertively leverages and expands relationships with stakeholders in the Accounting / Finance department and other departments and groups

EEO Statement Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.