Team Leader, Budgets & Investment Planning (Hybrid)

Our Team

We have exciting opportunity to join our Finance Budget & Investment Planning team as a Team Leader.   In this critical role you will manage a team of 2+ and work closely with our Electric Field Operations and Engineering leaders to provide financial support, analysis, and consultation for all capital projects.  The role can be based in Westwood, MA, Dorchester, MA, or Southboro, MA.

This is a hybrid role.  The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for effectively developing and monitoring direct reports (2+ FTE’s).  Guides direct reports when challenging situations are encountered and helps them to be successful.  Develops capability across team, ensures appropriate training and cross-training, resources and support for the team; provides direction and oversight to other team members.

• Promotes and encourages a positive, professional, collaborative and efficient work environment in which open communication is encouraged.

• Responsible for development of all budget and long-range plan support.

• Provides related financial support and leads various financial projects.

• Collaborates effectively with several key business areas.

• Manages critical path schedules to ensure deadlines are met.  Sets direction of the work group by developing actionable plans with staff to achieve the established goals, objectives and timelines.  Oversees work organization and planning; provides clear communication regarding day-to-day work and/or project assignments; and ensures the efficient use of resources.

• Ensures projects undertaken are in accordance with overall Finance and Eversource goals and objec­tives.

• Administers approved Company policies and procedures as they relate to Finance functions.

• Develops and implements procedures related to Finance activities.

• Assists with the development of and administration of the department’s operating budget.

• Develops analysis individually and oversees analysis prepared by others, including the positions’ direct report(s), that will support the filings in an ethical manner.  Analysis will include accounting practices and financial principles used in general industry, as well as those unique to utilities.  Work products must be able to withstand challenges from opposing parties. 

• Provides financial support and consultation to Business Managers in their assessment of complex strategic initiatives and the financial implications of corporate and budgeting decisions on company profitability.

Technical Knowledge/Skills

• Strong knowledge of finance, utility accounting and regulation

• Experience in regulatory financial concepts such as revenue requirements and rate making theory is desirable.

• Financial modeling experience is desirable

• Possess the aptitude to draw sound business conclusions, act decisively and drive business results.

• Ability to effectively direct multiple and competing priorities

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strategic mindset; ability to see the big picture and provide effective direction

• Focus on innovation; continually and consistently challenge the status quo.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience                         

• 5 – 10 years years of related experience required

Licenses & Certifications  

• CPA or industry specific designation(s) preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.

• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position starts at $126,860.00 to $140,950.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

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EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orie