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Senior Business and Financial Manager

@ Appalachian State University
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Boone, North Carolina, United States
$86k-$102k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:overseeing budgets, managing accounting, supervising staff
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent), 3+ years professional accrual accounting experience with at least 1 year supervisory experience; CPA preferred. Knowledge of utility accounting, regulatory compliance (FERC, NCUC), budgeting, and financial analysis.
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Job Description
  • Direct oversight and administration of the utility’s approximately $24 million operating and capital budget.
  • Oversee budget development, expenditure monitoring, financial forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range financial planning activities.
  • Provides leadership and administrative direction in the development of processes, procedures and systems that contribute to successfulNRLPbusiness and financial operations.
  • Responsible for providing overall direction and oversight for the accounting functions and financial systems including financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, cost accounting, inventory management, payroll, contract and grant accounting, internal control, etc.
  • Supervise and manage customer service, accounting, and warehouse/inventory personnel, including workflow coordination, performance management, training, operational oversight, and process improvement.
  • Thorough knowledge of accrual and utility accounting, budgeting, and inventory practices is required as well as serving as the principal financial and business advisor to the General Manager/senior management regarding utility operations, financial planning, budgeting, regulatory impacts, capital projects, and organizational strategy.
  • Financial modeling, forecasting, and long-range financial analysis supporting operational and capital planning initiatives.
  • Oversee development and implementation of financial, accounting, and business operational policies and practices and also the overall direction of financial business operations and customer service delivery.
  • Responsible for researching, analyzing and addressing problems of significant fiscal or business impact. Analyze operational and financial trends and recommend strategic actions to improve efficiency, cost management, and financial sustainability.
  • Direct development and oversight of internal control systems designed to safeguard utility assets and ensure financial integrity. Evaluate financial, operational, and compliance risks and implement corrective actions or procedural improvements as necessary.
  • Participate in executive-level planning and operational decision-making impacting utility operations and customer services.
  • Is the primary interface with the Appalachian State Finance and Operations and Internal Audits departments.
  • Responsible for maintaining Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) accounting and compliance with the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) and other regulatory agency rules and policy. Interpret and apply utility accounting standards, regulatory reporting requirements, and financial compliance regulations impacting utility operations. Coordinate and oversee preparation of regulatory reports, financial filings, rate-related financial analysis, and external reporting requirements.
  • Oversee financial administration of utility capital projects including budgeting, expenditure tracking, project cost analysis, capitalization, financial reporting, and contract compliance. Monitor capital improvement project activity to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with operational and strategic objectives. Perform the same as it applies to App State capital project support.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Overseeing activities of purchasing
  • Planning and coordinating both internal and external audits and resolving any audit questions;
  • Establishing and maintaining all customer, financial and accounting systems for the utility, including vendor contracts, changes, enhancements, disputes, and resolutions regarding these systems.
  • Key contact on reporting data to the NCUC, Energy Information Administration (EIA)and outside consultants, particularly in regard to annual reports, purchase power adjustment and rates.
  • Additional responsibilities include overseeing planning, coordinating, and supervising the preparation of the utility budget;
  • Collection and analysis budget estimates and requests;
  • Budget management and monitoring overall spending;
  • Management of customer accounts, billing, and payment;
  • Monitoring invoicing and debt collection, and the conduct of on-going and special management studies.
  • Ability to maintain successful working relationships with colleagues, customers, administrators and administrators affected by the business operations.