Analyst, Capital Gov & Reporting

Highlights of the job

EPCOR is looking to bring on a new Analyst Capital Governance and Reporting to our growing team in north-central Phoenix, Arizona.

This is a highly visible role, working alongside company leaders as the Capital Governance and Reporting SME for our major capital projects across EUSA. This role is a uniquely engineered role, combining financial capital governance, compliance, and project management. This person will have the opportunity to assist in the design, develop ment , and implement ation of processes, procedures, and tools for capital governance, and have the opportunity to shape the management and reporting of capital projects .

What you’d be responsible for

• Assist the Senior Analyst and Senior Manager in the d evelop ment , implement ation and review of Capital Governance & Reporting processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks.
• Provide updated guidance and applicable training to Project Managers on a periodic basis.
• M onitor, measure and report regularly on financial performance metrics specifically related to capital project delivery, governance and reporting and provide recommendations for future changes to metrics .
• Assist in development of a capital project dashboard to facilitate more effective project management reporting
• Assist in the annual Post Implementation Review process and submission for EUSA, facilitate periodic capital steering committee meetings , and drive other ad-hoc capital initiatives (as requested by EUSA Leadership).
• L ead the consolidation of all capital inputs for the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes through assistance to project managers , along with the capital portions of the rate case applications and regulatory compliance filings e.g. Annual Reports.
• Enhance on-going effective positioning and appropriate relationships between the Capital Governance & Reporting function and other departments within EUSA, and in the rest of EUI.
• In coordination with EPCOR’s Capital Delivery Model and O rganization P roject M anagement initiatives, develop, enhance and maintain the processes and systems necessary to develop and maintain strong capital programs and appropriate reporting (SharePoint, Oracle Projects, Capex DB, etc.).

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance .
• CPA, or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with capital projects, project management and working with engineering and operations teams in the projects.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite , with demonstrated skillset in Excel , Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Fixed Assets, Oracle Project Management or other fixed asset management software.
• Experience with difficult reconciliations; fulfilling audit requests; working independently and with others to identify issues and implement solutions.
• In depth working knowledge of US GAAP , particularly as it relates to rate regulated industries , SOX, and Capital Compliance required. Knowledge of differences between US GAAP and IFRS would be desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory information requirements and some appreciation of customer rate setting environment.
• Able to develop, implement accounting governance policies and procedures.
• Able to prepare, analyze, and accurately present stakeholders with financial capital asset data and depreciation for complex entities working with a fixed asset sub-ledger and general ledger.
• Strong leadership skills with an emphasis on proactive initiative, team building, knowledge sharing, and decision making.
• Detail oriented and collaborative problem solver with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams with varying professional backgrounds and areas of expertise with resilience and resourcefulness.
• Knowledge of water and / or wastewater utility and or shared service, or multi-company corporation industry desired.

Other important facts about this job

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as:

• Competitive Salary
• Incentive Award Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Insurance Coverage
• Pension and 401k Match Retirement Plan
• Generous Time-off Schedules (PTO, Sick, Vacation, S cheduled D ay O ff )
• Training Opportunities / Career Path Planning
• Tuition Reimbursement / Certification Support
• And More !

We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (including criminal, driving, and educational) and professional reference checks is required.
• Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.

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