Financial Analyst

$77,915 - $130,893/Yr

Golden State Water Company - San Dimas, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Dimas, CA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Financial Analyst at Golden State Water Company plays a crucial role in conducting financial analysis and ensuring the timely completion of budgets and forecasts. This position requires a strong background in accounting and finance, as well as the ability to perform monthly flux analysis and provide insightful analyses on financial metrics. The analyst will work independently and collaboratively with various internal departments, utilizing technology for data gathering and communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducts annual capital and operations budget-related functions and ensures the integrity of budget information
• Performs monthly flux analysis between actual and budget
• Provides insightful analyses on trended Return on Equity and Rate of Return for both actual and budget
• Updates and modifies the Company's financial forecasting model when appropriate
• Supports Manager in analyzing acquisitions and new business opportunities
• Prepares, maintains, analyzes and publishes financial and key matrix reports
• Assists Manager with data compilation for rate case filings and quarterly audit requests
• Updates Sarbanes-Oxley documents and ensures control compliance; cooperates with internal and external auditors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economic, Finance, Accounting or related discipline or seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis
• Four plus years of related experience in the Accounting/Finance Department
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports and present information to internal/external auditors
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships with other departments and personnel
• Prior experience with JD Edwards and Adaptive Insights is highly preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial forecasting models
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Twelve Company paid holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending plans