Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description

Summary

This position will develop and administer the corporate operating and capital budgets, forecasting, and financial analysis programs. Additionally, this position will support compliance with all financial reporting requirements and manage the preparation and updating of financial and regulatory reports. 

Essential Functions

1. Develop and manage the annual corporate operating and capital budget process, including guidance, timelines, assumptions, and coordination with departments.
2. Develop forecasts and long-range financial models to support decision-making, rate planning, and financial stewardship.
3. Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and management reports in accordance with established accounting policies and governance.
4. Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify key drivers of performance and recommend actionable improvements.
5. Manage the preparation and filing of external reporting deliverables, including Audited Financial Statements, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings, Financial Forecasts, and Internal Revenue Service Form 990.
6. Monitor and evaluate emerging accounting and reporting guidance, assess impacts to financial statements, forecasts, and disclosures, and prepare technical analyses for management review.
7. Develop and maintain budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
8. Prepare presentation materials and present financial planning and performance information.
9. Manage audit coordination activities by preparing schedules, analyses, and explanatory materials.
10. Oversee adherence to established internal controls, ensuring control effectiveness through accurate reporting, documentation, and analytical review.
11. Prepare and administer employee performance reviews. Plan for staffing, training and development of department personnel.
12. Coordinate with Chugach departments to support rate cases, compliance filings, and cross-functional financial initiatives.
13. Establish initiatives and manage objectives to Chugach’s overall strategic goals.
14. Prepare and present capital and operating budgets relating to division and contracts.
15. Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Controller: Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from.
• Vice President, Finance & Accounting: Confer with, give and receive information.
• Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information
• Other departments: Coordinate with, provide assistance to and exchange information. 

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• Auditors and Tax Professionals: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
• Consultants: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
• State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.
• Other Utilities: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.

Competencies

1. Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and planning.

2. Demonstrated ability to apply creative and strategic thinking to solve complex financial problems.

3. Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and risk management.

4. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

5. Proven ability to provide effective leadership by fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment through guidance, training, and mentorship.

6. Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial analysis. 

7. Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.

8. Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate duties to department.

9. Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.

10. Demonstrated ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.

11. Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.

12. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

13. Effective written and oral communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has the supervisory responsibility for the financial planning and analysis division. 

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a standard office environment.  Occasional overtime due to deadlines and seasonal workloads may be required.  Occasional travel may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline, required. Master’s Degree, CPA and/or CMA preferred. 

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in budgeting, auditing, financial controls, regulatory or agency reporting, related field, required. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.  

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
 

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH

• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation