Financial Consultant

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Assumes lead role in facilitating business close cycles. Builds and maintains relationships with customers of the organization and users of Xcel Energy's financial information. Conducts specialized analysis and studies. Resolves technical accounting and tax issues. Possesses expert understanding of technical accounting/financial and tax principles, practices and procedures, and financial systems and processes. Ensures adherence to general accounting and tax rules, SEC rules and FERC rules as needed. Possesses a thorough understanding of the business. Frequently assigned to lead roles for unusual and complex assignments. Designs and implements internal financial and accounting process controls. Involved in agreement and order negotiations, including clarification of ambiguous items. Provides work instruction to others. Provides consulting on specific topics within the organization, business areas and to executive management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements.
• Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required, to business areas and executive management.
• Designs and implements internal financial and accounting process controls, including testing procedures and assessment remediation. (10%)
• Represents the business area on I/T concerns. Establishes the objective and user requirements of system enhancements. Involved in the balance of system enhancement costs to end results. May sign off on design documents and approve implementation.
• Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis. Conducts research and develops strategies. (10%)
• Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions, on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings. (10%)
• Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department. (10%)
• Gains customer (internal and external) and executive management's confidence and builds relationships through results. (10%)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance or related discipline. MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• Minimum seven years experience in general financial accounting, reporting or analysis.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated skills in analysis, financial and economic modeling, financial process controls and problem solving.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and to interface with all levels of management.

Minimum Requirements for Principal level

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, advanced degree such as MBA/MBT desired.
• CPA, CMA, IA or other relevant certification preferred.
• Requires 8 - 10 years general financial/accounting and reporting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze more complex business scenarios.
• Experience with leadership and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $81,000.00 to $130,567.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 05/21/24

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