Lead Analyst - Proj. Financial Reporting
Avangrid
Leads financial reporting, budgeting, and SAP analysis for the Projects group
7 days ago ago
$103,939 - $129,924
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Augusta, ME
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Storage
Engineering
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Smart Grids
Grid Infrastructure
Power Generation
Natural Gas Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
sap troubleshooting
financial analysis
budget management
data validation
compliance audits
access management
- Investigate and resolve SAP-related issues affecting project data, reporting, or budget tracking.
- Support audits and reporting requirements related to project setup, financial transactions, and compliance.
- Collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups in control, accounting, contracts, and invoicing.
- Ensure adherence to financial governance standards and investment approval protocols.
- Conduct regular financial analysis using SAP to support project and business decisions.
- Maintain accurate records of project approvals, WBS requests, and budget modifications.
- Research and explain budget variances and financial trends; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Provide suitable, financial support to the business functions and understand the nature of their environments and the financial implications of actions.
- Prepare transactional adjustments in SAP in the production of periodic processes and maintain robust records of these activities.
- Verify appropriate project approval levels prior to initiating WBS element creation.
- Troubleshoot access and application issues related to project controls tools.
- Ensure compliance with Avangrid financial policies and procedures.
- Liaise with internal support teams to ensure timely resolution of system and access issues.
- Support data validation and reconciliation efforts within SAP to ensure data integrity.
- Assist in the development of US GAAP reporting and its reconciliation.
- Perform PO reviews and audits to ensure alignment with forecast estimates.
- Manage and support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
- Submit and monitor IT access requests for project team members across relevant systems.
- Ensure accounting processes are SOX compliant through review of existing controls and new processes.
What you bring
sap
excel
cpa
us gaap
project control
problem solving
- An additional 5+ years’ experience in industry or public accounting relevant to job requirements
- Strong experience with SAP
- Energy experience.
- Project control experience
- Experience of intricate planning and consolidation systems
- 8+ years’ experience in industry or public accounting relevant to job requirements
- Sound understanding of US GAAP/IFRS, including application.
- Skilled to work independently with management oversight.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the corporate hierarchy on written and oral interfaces.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel skills
- CPA license and/or graduate business degree.
- Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
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Company
Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
- Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
- Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
- Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
- Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
- Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
- Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
- Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.
- Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
- Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
- Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
- One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
- Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
- DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.
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