The Sr Analyst/Budget Area has multiple responsibilities designed to assist the Administration Department in supporting Division Operations. Key activities include but are not limited to operational expense tracking and reporting, budgeting and five-year planning activities, monthly budget variance reporting, assisting with Division metrics reporting, assisting with Division accounting functions (e.g., accounts payables, accounts receivables), capital recovery invoicing, and providing related training. This position must demonstrate creativity and innovation, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and in teams, and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels throughout the Company.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

Reporting directly to this position are up to four non-exempt

employees. The incumbent will be involved in complex budget preparation/forecasting. The incumbent frequently exchanges information, interacts with department heads, and occasionally with senior management. The incumbent may also interact with internal and external personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed. This position requires four to six years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential job responsibilities successfully. The incumbent must have proficient computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of database concepts, advanced statistical techniques, data mining, predictive modeling, and forecasting preferred. Good oral and written communication skills are required.

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, engineering or related field from an accredited university is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the development of and submit the Division budget plan
• Apply critical thinking when analyzing submitted plans relative to overarching Company goals
• Develop and prepare complex reports and analyses for internal customers as needed
• Develop and prepare other complex analyses or studies as required
• Oversee daily AP, month-end, customer relocation payments, and accruals for Division
• Oversee and prepare the monthly variance report along with year-end projections
• Develop and coordinate expense management mechanisms
• Perform advanced data and forecast modeling to capture various expenditures accurately
• Interpret accounting policies and procedures for management
• Act as a liaison with Corporate accounting groups and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Assist in developing and enhancing training materials, written instructions, and schedules for the annual budget and five-year plan process and ensure user compliance with the budget and short-term forecast update schedule
• Conduct training in the use of the Company's budget/forecast system as needed
• Perform multiple levels of complex variance analysis, interpret budget variances and cost trends, and provide feedback to leadership when appropriate
• Perform advanced data analytical functions using various statistical techniques, from data mining to predictive modeling
• Develop complex models and/or analyses for planning and forecasting
• Communicate budget and short-term forecasting policy to department heads and leadership
• Assist with the review of and provide ideas for enhancing and streamlining department duties and responsibilities
• Develop programs and plans to ensure conformance with Company, state, and federal regulations
• Research, develop, analyze, and communicate key performance metrics of various operational activities and provide recommendations for improvements
• Actively participate in Company projects, collaborate across the business on joint initiatives, and communicate updates to appropriate personnel
• Recognize and identify potential areas where existing system policies and procedures require change or where new ones need to be developed
• Understand new data sources and process and catalog/document them
• Ensure integrity of data analytics and processes across the department(s)
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS

$74,199 - $111,299

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.