Manager I/II – RRE, ESGS & GTSO Finance- Consolidations, FP&A Department

Responsibilities

• Supporting include but are not limited to :

Cost Management Financial Oversight

Responsible for all planning & management of work related to assigned organizations’ overall cost management and financial analysis, including budget development, cost analysis, cost reporting and projection tracking for all key operational finance functions to support the assigned organization.

Provide planning & management oversight for the monthly close process including the review of accruals and all other journal entries, month and year to date variance analysis, and internal management reports.

Research any technical accounting issues and work with Asset Accounting on any capital inquiries.

Oversee all financial data requests for ad-hoc reporting, allocation of costs, rate case, internal and external requests, and audit inquiries.

Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of O&M and Capital projections (Monthly, Quarterly & Year End)

Manages and produces consolidated monthly departmental & jurisdictional reporting for organizations.

Expected to serve as finance representative at jurisdictional or departmental meetings.

Provide oversight and guidance at SVP & VP cost management financial oversight meetings.

Provides strategic direction and functional support for the RRE, ESGS & GTSO Finance department efforts.

These efforts include defining success, aligning staff to provide most effective support, and developing an effective business partner interface approach.

Lead initiatives to drive a culture of accountability of financial management throughout the business units

Responsible for management planning and / or execution, and communication of overall business planning efforts for RRE, ESGS & GTSO management and other governing bodies, including Corporate Forecasting, SMC, and other corporate and jurisdictional organizations.

Strategic Business and Financial Planning

Manage all long-term planning and budget development activities for assigned organization including updating the 5-year plans for O&M and Capital and providing oversight and direction during budget reviews.

Responsible for managing planning and / or execution, and communication of overall business planning efforts for senior management, and other governing bodies, including Corporate Forecasting and other Corporate Financial Committees.

Direct staff to perform and review results of business planning and budgeting activities to ensure overall accuracy of accounting and cash flows for the organization’s budgets.

Interface with key executives for input and dialogue on business plans and budget content for O&M & Capital.

Leadership and Management

Lead and direct a professional staff to perform and review results of management reporting, variance analysis and projection updates.

Develop governance structure within department to ensure appropriate decision making and reviews are consistent across the team.

Develop decision making structure in collaboration with the business partners to effectively allocate budget and budget challenges in a way that addresses overall business priorities.

Assign accountability to key staff to develop plans to ensure all key work functions are appropriately addressed.

Establish an organizational design that optimizes efficiency and creates clear accountability for key work functions to designated employees.

Embrace Duke's leadership imperatives by effectively developing a high-performance team through challenging assignments to broaden perspectives and promote strategic thinking.

Embrace change management efforts to drive business process improvements.

Cultivate a winning environment through open and effective communications (with partners and teammates), mutual trust and respect, professionalism, embracing diversity & inclusion, a commitment to excellence, personal accountability, integrity, flexibility, and an encouraging positive attitude.

Support various RRE, ESGS & GTSO efficiency Initiatives

Governance, Controls and Reporting

Integrate systems, processes and reporting to provide an accurate financial picture with tight adherence to financial standards.

Ensure staff meets the defined compliance and control measures that incumbent establishes which follow internal controls, regulatory and legal.

Ensure effective processes are implemented to tie into major project or initiative timelines and milestones.

Regulatory & Environmental compliance Interface

Provide support as needed for key regulatory requirements, including fuel flexibility, environmental, regulatory hydro, and other items as required for the business operations.

Plan, coordinate and direct work to support regulatory data requests.

Beyond state and federal utility regulatory issues, the incumbent will work with internal audit, corporate accounting, corporate planning, and tax for resolution of issues.

Note : This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Basic / Required Qualifications ( Manager Financial Forecasting I)

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or other related degree

Minimum of 8 years related work experience

Basic / Required Qualifications ( Manager Financial Forecasting II)

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or other related degree

Minimum of 8 years, including at least 2 years of successful direct people management experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Understanding of financial planning, budgeting, economic analysis, and forecasting strategies

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with peers and senior management.

Extensive analytical skills, detailed oriented and strong business acumen

Ability to identify issues and propose thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Ability to analyze statistical information and recognize significant variances, trends, and irregularities.

Self-motivated; able to work independently and in a team environment with an ability to prioritize, handle and track multiple assignments.

Strong information technology skills – understanding of financial systems, (i.e. PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plan, Analytical Services, Business Rules-SAAS, WebI, etc) and proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), PowerBI, Power Pivot and Power Query

CPA or MBA preferred.

General understanding of GAAP accounting principles and internal controls.

Excellent organizational skills including ability to manage workload and competing priorities.

Strong leadership skills

Strong collaboration & communication skills

Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

Experience in directing, developing, motivating, conflict management and decision making.

Prior Supervisory experience desired with demonstrated ability to maintain a motivated and engaged team.

Business / financial background that includes strong understanding of both Capital & O&M business practices within operational organization.

Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning, delegation, and execution of assigned tasks.

Experience interfacing effectively with executive leadership.

Prior accounting and reporting experience in an operational role

Prior experience including financial planning, supporting business planning efforts, regulatory experience and serving in a business management / finance consulting role

Experience with financial applications (i.e. PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plan / LRP, Analytical Services, SAS Business Rules, WebI, Maximo, CAP)

Experience with RRE, ESGS & GTSO Operations

Working Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the assigned Duke Energy facility.

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, February 7, 2025

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.