Analyst Financial Services 3

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Pay Grade

16*
Deadline to Apply: October 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT
*Qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

Position Summary

Performs complex account reconciliations and associated financial analysis, technical accounting research to determine proper implementation of complex accounting standards and prepares various auditing schedules. Prepares, analyzes and distributes financial reports and cash flow models to determine present and future budgeting, debt, and rate requirements. Ensures all the requirements for the CPS Energy debt program are met. Responsibilities may include working in departments such as Controller or Finance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Core responsibilities focus on operational/tactical aspects of the organization and limited, if any, strategic focus.
• Prepares, analyzes and distributes various financial and statistical reports, to include variance explanations utilizing cost tracing and root-cause analysis.
• Prepares schedules and supporting documents for annual external audit.
• Updates department dashboards, including calculating ratios and graphing trends.
• Works within financial objectives/budget set by management.
• Monitors benchmarks and analyzes variances to those benchmarks.
• Performs reconciliations to ensure accuracy of data.
• Evaluates and recommends policies and procedures that comply with accounting and financial regulatory bodies.
• Performs technical research and writes position papers to ensure documentation of implemented policies and procedures.
• Prepares and updates desktop procedures, including flow charting and similar processes, while assessing current processes and recommending process improvements.
• Collaborates with management in managing financial efficiency.
• Utilizes the SAP system for research, analysis and report writing.
• Develops alternative solutions for decision-making which support organizational goals/objectives and budget constraints.
• Create automated financial and project management reports and validate the output.
• Communicates, both in writing and verbally, to all levels of CPS Energy and external parties on theory and concepts that impact the organization.
• Supports process improvement initiatives in the areas of cost and margin enhancement, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness.
• Performs analyses supporting the monthly financial forecast, and assists with the development and tracking of gap closing measures as needed to meet organizational financial and operational targets.
• Develops and conducts training classes when necessary.
• Provides a high degree of service to CPS Energy internal customers by responding to financial and operating questions.
• Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Accountant/analyst experience in a field supporting and providing technical and analytical solutions.

Knowledge of accounting/analyst experience in a field supporting and providing financial and operational solutions.

Relative experiences in financial/project management for Operational Units.

Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization.

Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.

Experience working with moderately complex data.

Exceptionally strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.

Ability to effectively manage sensitive and confidential information.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.

Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.

High level of accuracy of work and attention to detail.

Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.

Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office.

Ability to identify alternative solutions for development of decision-making proposals, which support organizational goals/objectives and budget constraints.

May include limited supervisory responsibilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail & scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or relevant Certification.
• Extensive experience as an accountant/analyst or in a related field.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in SAP, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion.
• Relative experience in supporting the electric or gas utility industry.

Competencies

Demonstrating Initiative

Working with Ambiguity

Driving for Results

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Driving Continuous Improvement

Communicates Effectively

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or related field from an accredited university.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equip, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.