Job Details

Financial Administrator

The P 2Z VP ENERGY DELIVERY Department of the P VP ENERGY DELIVERY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has one management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) Job Function: Performs the functions of a principal financial/budget administrator for the assigned Energy Delivery division. Provides business planning and financial management support to the divisions, including financial and operational analyses, forecasting, budgeting, monitoring project costs and schedules, and driving cost efficiency and continuous improvement efforts. Responsible for the planning and management of regulatory and general accounting activities for the assigned division. Coordinates with other departments to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Prepares PUC filings as necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, analyzes and administers financial and operating budgets and forecasts, ensuring accounting procedures are aligned with overall process area and corporate objectives.
• Reviews expenditures including intercompany billing, analyzes data, investigates business drivers for variances and prepares report documentation and management presentations.
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and timely financial reporting for assigned departments within the process area.
• Prepares all required external financial and statistical reports and information for the process area, such as rate case, EEI, PUC, reliability and special projects.
• Assists Finance Lead with administration of division tasks as required, including special financial and cost analysis and monitoring of internal Company and assigned process area controls.
• Develops and disseminates (by teaching/educating) tools to continually improve the division's ability to monitor, control and adjust operating expenditures to satisfy constantly changing needs.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge Requirements: Thorough knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, forecasting techniques, cost management and financial/statistical analysis normally acquired through a Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. Thorough knowledge of developing and monitoring operating budgets and forecasts. Thorough knowledge of preparing audit work papers and exhibits. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, and budgeting and forecasting software tools. Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems. Familiarity or ability to quickly learn PUC regulations and requirements.
• Skills Requirements: Leadership and interpersonal skills, including strong written, oral and presentation skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Substantial analytical, computational, and critical thinking skills. Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Ability to work with various individuals at all levels of the organization, including external parties.
• Experience Requirements: B.S. in accounting or finance required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Multiple years (5-7 or more) experience in accounting or finance with at least 3-5 years developing operating budgets and forecasts. Experience preparing work papers and exhibits for regulatory agencies, desired. Experience working with engineers on financial aspects of various projects, desired. Utility experience, desired.

Location: Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Financial Administrator position is $71,100.00 to $88,800.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies: Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs. The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come.

EEO Statement: Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) ###-####.