Finance associate jobs in Hawaii

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package. Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION: The P CA ADMINISTRATION Department of the P CUSTOMER SERVICE FINANCE Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. (Role: Professional) JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for the planning and management of regulatory accounting activities for the Customer Service departments and General Counsel, and all associated projects. This includes planning and leading all accounting related issues. Manages the allocation of project costs across the Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO, MECO, and HELCO). Develops, coordinates, and oversees cost controls, budgeting functions, forecasting, and inter-company billing. Coordinates with other Departments to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Prepares Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) filings. Assists with the successful recovery of all project costs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides structure, leadership and guidance for all department projects/dockets related to regulatory or revenue requirements issues. Acts as regulatory accounting subject matter expert and witness on any customer service project requiring that input or expertise in the company. Manage development of all revenue requirements related minimum filing requirements across the Companies. Works closely with the Regulatory Department to ensure regulatory compliance reporting, oversight and coordination of all Customer Service and General Counsel regulatory issues. This includes drafts, reviews, and edits of all regulatory filings such as written testimonies, exhibits and work papers. Develops, analyzes and implements capital and operating forecasts to fulfill department and Company financial goals. Monitors, compiles and reconciles department forecast deviations and alerts management of discrepancies. Revises forecasts as necessary to reflect actual year-to-date figures to better predict year-end expenditures. Provides cost control recommendations for requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts. Represents the department in the preparation, justification and management of the process area budget. Develops and analyzes computerized project cost reports to ensure that costs are within budgeted amounts. Prepares variance reports and manages the updating of project cost estimates and schedules and follows up accordingly to ensure that projects stay on track. Alerts management of discrepancies. Revises forecasts as necessary to reflect actual year-to-date figures to better predict year-end expenditures. Manages project accounting hierarchy and work order coordination. Compiles and analyzes data and develops special reports for the Manager, Directors, and other Department staff in support of both program-level and project specific objectives. Lead the development of presentations, such as Project Review Committee, Audit Committee, IT Steering Committee and Board of Directors, as necessary. Example reports are for Capital Expenditures combined Board of Directors Report, Quarterly Business Review, tracking of major capital projects, rate cases, and PUC proceedings. Develops and maintains an updated project, contract and document library to archive key documents (e.g., customer proposals and agreements; consultant agreements; construction contracts, permits, etc.), using electronic filing technology. Monitors and controls access for all company project members to the archival system. Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge Requirements Thorough knowledge of the principles of accounting, including general ledger, cost accounting and capital budget systems normally acquired through college level courses or significant equivalent experience. CPA license desired. Thorough knowledge of financial software systems and management reports. Working knowledge of regulatory principles and practice, particularly as it relates to Hawaii, preferred. Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, etc.). Comprehensive working knowledge of project management systems. Working knowledge of Company and department financial policies and procedures. Skills Requirements In-depth numerical, analytical, computational, and statistical skills to manage budget and perform project analysis. Strong interpersonal skills to work collectively with various departments and effectively communicate with various groups or individuals. Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Ability to think and plan strategically to develop short-term and long-term financial project plans. Excellent written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills. Experience Requirements Multiple years (5 - 7) experience in accounting, financial and regulatory reporting, and forecasting systems and preparing operating budgets. Several (3 - 5 years) experience utilizing project management techniques. Role: Professional Number of Vacancies: 1 Location: Honolulu - Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Financial Administrator - Oahu, Maui or Hawai'i Island [Req ID 10020] position is $71,100.00 to $88,800.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. About Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs. The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at **************************** Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position. Applicant Certification By submitting an application for the position, candidates: 1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law; 2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company; 3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company; 4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and 5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history. EEO Statement Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at **************. Affiliate Disclaimer Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065. By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation. In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest' in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility's parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).” Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility's service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see: ************************************************************************************************** This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.