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Financial Reporting Analyst III

Chesapeake Utilities Corp

Newark, DE

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Balance Sheet, Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Driver's License, Earnings Statements, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Performance Reviews, Position Papers, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Regulatory Submissions, SEC Filings, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Support Documentation, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Treasury Accounting
LOCATION
Newark, DE
POSTED
11 days ago

Financial Reporting Analyst III

Hybrid Remote - Newark, DE

Your role in our success will be:

The Financial Reporting Analyst III plays a critical role in the Company's external financial reporting process, including preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K) and quarterly earnings releases. This role is designed for a senior-level professional, ideally from a public accounting background, who has experience leading engagement teams, addressing complex technical accounting matters, and partnering with senior stakeholders.

What youll be working on:

  • Partner with Director of Financial Reporting and cross-functional teams in the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures included in SEC filings, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
  • Take ownership of key components of quarterly and annual reporting deliverables, coordinating inputs from Investor Relations, FP&A, Treasury, and Business Accounting.
  • Prepare and review portions of quarterly earnings releases, earnings call scripts, and investor presentations.
  • Research, document, and resolve complex technical accounting and reporting matters, including preparation of formal accounting position papers.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact with internal and external auditors, managing audit requests and supporting accounting conclusions.
  • Support preparation and review of annual employee benefit plan financial statements filed with the Department of Labor.
  • Assist with preparation of regulated utility financial statements submitted to regulatory bodies.
  • Prepare and review select corporate and intercompany elimination journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintain and enhance internal control documentation and support internal audit testing.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day guidance, review, and informal mentoring to junior staff.
  • Lead portions of quarterly and annual close workflows and help drive reporting efficiencies.
  • Identify and implement process improvements based on public accounting and SEC reporting best

practices.

  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Familiarity with Workiva, Blackline, and PowerPlan preferred.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

Who you are:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Required, Masters degree in accounting or finance or MBA preferred
  • 5 + years of public accounting experience acting in a senior or in-charge role, leading teams and managing complex accounting matters.
  • Regular driver's license
  • Licensure/Certification: CPA preferred
  • Knowledge: Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Power Point), familiarity with Workiva, Blackline, Power Plan preferred
  • Skills: Strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail imperative
  • Abilities: Ability to operate in fast paced environment with shifting priorities · Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines · Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What's in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Fantastic opportunities for career growth
  • Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
  • Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
  • Monthly recognition events
  • Endless wellness initiatives and community events
  • Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
  • Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com

About the Company

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Chesapeake Utilities Corp

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company focused on delivering outstanding service and attaining sustainable growth that generates long-term value for our employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Our success in these efforts is due to our employees’ relentless commitment to excellence, our comprehensive strategic planning and our disciplined financial analysis of growth opportunities.  For more than 100 years, the Company has successfully delivered safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions that are environmentally and economically smart. Chesapeake positions itself for long-term growth that creates superior value.  Chesapeake Utilities Corporation genuinely cares while turning aspirations into reality every day. We make meaningful connections with our peers, customers, communities, shareholders and partners.

We strive to provide operational excellence and positive experiences for our customers and the communities we serve. Chesapeake’s regulated energy businesses include natural gas distribution and transmission operations on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, and electric distribution operations in Florida. Chesapeake’s unregulated energy businesses include its natural gas marketing subsidiary, its propane distribution operations, and its propane wholesale marketing subsidiary.

We have a talented workforce made of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds who take pride in the work they do at Chesapeake. They are hard working people, who generously get involved in their communities because they care about them. At Chesapeake, we believe our employees make the difference, and we care about every one of them – every day. One way we show gratitude to our employees is through our Chesapeake Cares Program that focuses on employee morale and a satisfying work environment. One day each month we conduct an event focused on employee fun and fellowship. We recognize our employees’ contributions with a rewards and recognition program geared towards continuous growth and career development within the company.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
1947
WEBSITE
http://www.chpk.com