Assistant Controller - New York

GENERAL FUNCTION:  Plan, organize, direct and control the financial reporting, budgeting, local audit activities, planning for Aqua New York.  Supervises the coordination of information for the Financial Information System (?FIS?) including review and approval of monthly journal entries and underlying general ledger account analyses.  Responsible for the preparation of internal financial reports, financial planning and maintaining system of internal controls. Interaction and financial support for state operations.  Directly supervises financial department in New York.Participate in various Aqua America corporate initiatives as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Responsible for the following functions:

Directly responsible for development and implementation of Company's financial and accounting plans policies and procedures.

Manages input of data into the financial information system including data entered by accounting staff.  Responsible for coordinating data processing, and the preparation of detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports including the general ledger.  Overall responsibility for the preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, New York Public Utility Commission, Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulations

Direct responsibility for the preparation of the long-range financial plan and the Annual Operating Budget Package including variance reports and bottom line updates.

Assure protection of company assets with internal controls and audits.

Overall responsibility for preparation of quarterly & year-end reports, NYW Public Utility Commission  reports and compliance with bond indentures.

Direct responsibility for preparation of year-end tax papers and package.
Complete special projects as required by Company president, Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

Provides other Company units with the financial information required for them to carry out their assigned responsibilities.

Compares performance with operating plans and standards, and reports  and interprets the results of operations to all levels of management.

Assists Aqua America?s Rate and Treasury Departments in the processing  of rate applications, debt financings and other regulatory filings before the NYW Public Utility Commission

Provide input and support for financial analysis of acquisitions and operating contracts at the state level.

Bachelor?s Degree in business related discipline and a thorough understanding of accounting and tax concepts.  Must have extensive experience with personal computers and spreadsheet software. Requires some exposure to public utility accounting and 7  years general finance/accounting experience. Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in an accounting environment required.  Must be able to effectively communicate to management team, regulatory bodies, the financial community, and outside auditors.  Individual must have necessary analytical skills, be well organized and demonstrate the ability to interpret financial and accounting information to assist management in the decision making process.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the coordination of the annual operating and capital budgets, 5-year forecasts, rate case planning schedules, and equity and financing infusions, fully integrating all components.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

SALARY: RDA Accountant NYW Public Utility Commission

 

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