Manager, Finance Planning & Compliance - Oahu

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P RF POLE INFRASTRUCTURE ENTERPRISE Department of the P POLE INFRASTRUCTURE ENTERPRISE Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Ensures the net-neutral business operations are managed accurately and appropriately for PIE’s unique business, financial, and asset infrastructure, while remaining in compliance with the FCC pole attachment requirements and PUC regulatory requirements.  Responsible for creating, maintaining, and advising the PIE Director and senior management on PIE’s multi-year consolidated budget and financial forecast, consolidated profit & loss statement, and PIE’s financial performance, business performance and safety/compliance performance metrics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning & Analysis

• Creates and manages consolidated budget and multi-year tri-company consolidated financial forecast. Responsible PIE budgets and forecasts and providing financial direction for all PIE programs/projects in order to maximize profitability.
• Responsible for the consolidated earnings outlook process and provides timely comparative data and analysis on current earnings expectations and valuation implications.
• Develops and Identifies opportunities and potential financial strategies to improve PIE’s cost structure/financial performance and position of its programs and projects.
• Conducts and analyzes benchmarking of financial metrics of PIE, and other financial metrics within the three Companies.
• Responsible for tracking, updating and finding new solutions for financial, internal audit and SOX compliance risks associated with PIE programs and projects.
• Creates budgeting and performance tools in SAP/UIP. Also ensures correct usage of program/project work done in SAP and UIP by other divisions and companies.

Financial Communication and Message Development

• Serves as PIE’s financial spokesperson to the financial & regulatory community (FCC, PUC, telecom carriers etc.) Creates necessary financial reports and presentations to educate others on PIE’s financials, fee structures, FCC rate designs.
• Drives the collaboration efforts between PIE and financial/legal departments in responding to inquiries from the FCC, PUC, consumer advocate etc. for tri-company requests.
• Plans and manages schedule for quarterly earnings process to ensure timeliness of materials and to provide sufficient time for senior management review and engagement on earnings and messaging matters.
• Designs and updates the development and preparation of financial-related communication necessary for PIE’s external stakeholders and regulatory entities.

Maintaining Financial Knowledge and Ensuring Compliance

• Keeps current on financial and material operating activities for all three companies to include UIP, SAP and all other process databases that PIE may use.
• Directs operating company management in information gathering, fact checking and verification of PIE financial information and context.
• Develops processes and procedures to ensure timely billing, collection, compliance, and accounting of all PIE accounts, including details that sit in UIP and SAP.
• Uses technology and process improvements to streamline and automate processes, capture efficiencies, and strengthen PIE’s financial status.

Department Management and Other Duties 

• Supervises direct reports with duties related to PIE financial planning & compliance, and administers project/program department personnel matters for those that directly report to include: performance appraisals and interviews; recognition of employee achievements; and disciplinary actions.
• Monitors project/program progress and metrics.
• Ensures the safety and coordinates the training of all personnel under supervision.
• Leads or participates in special projects and other administrative activities.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned and SafeStart Safety Program.

• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance or other related field.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate finance, the principles of accounting and their application.
• Knowledge of Federal FCC pole attachments requirements and financial responsibilities.
• Successful passing of the certified public accountant examination desired.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in use of SAP and UIP (Financial platforms) desired.

Skills Requirements

• Strong analytical and conceptual ability with respect to financial matters.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Must be highly organized, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to interact effectively with carriers, senior management and peers.
• Supervisory skills and the ability to effectively communicate and work with all levels of the organization.

Experience Requirements

• Multiple (5-7) years of public accounting experience, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Several (3-5) years providing work direction or supervision of others. 
• Several (3-5) years dealing with Federal financial reporting and compliance.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Financial Planning & Compliance Manager [Req ID 9721] position is $97,900.00 to $125,000.00. 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 http://hawaiianelectric.com.

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 (808) 543-4848.

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:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.