Director, Business Operations and Support

Company: Eversource Energy
Location: Berlin
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Director, Business Operations and Support 02/02/2021 Locations Berlin-CT; Westwood-MA Apply Now Apply Later Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! This position is responsible for business support operations, systems support, audit, and certain regulatory activities associated with the Energy Efficiency business across CT, MA and NH. This position leads the oversight of (1) budget planning, financial accounting, operations and back office processes and information management, (2) certain regulatory activities required of the Energy Efficiency business, (3) audit functions, managing both internal and external audit requirements, (4) activities related to business continuity plans and enterprise risk management, and (5) IT systems that enable comprehensive program tracking and ISO reporting. This position will be part of the leadership team of the Energy Efficiency business. This position is also responsible for understanding the entire breadth of the business, identifying issues and opportunities and working with the Accounting, Budgeting and Regulatory groups to assess the impact these issues may have on Company operations. This position requires collaboration, strategy, vision, and critical thought. Must have ability to lead a diverse team across multiple states; develop and sell ideas to internal and external stakeholders and drive significant change. Will have an immediate impact in the Company's high-growth, fast-paced, fluid and entrepreneurial environment.The successful candidate will bring demonstrated business and financial acumen; a strong knowledge of ISO reporting requirements as well as retail gas and electric markets; a nuanced understanding of the key risks facing Energy Efficiency and their impact on financial performance; deep understanding of audit methodologies; a demonstrated understanding of Accounting in a highly regulated environment; and the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders and partners (external and internal) to execute and deliver results/outcomes.--

• Leads the development of Energy Efficiency budget projections, assesses performance against approved budgets and coordinates modifications with management team.
• Ensures that all Energy Efficiency accounting and budgeting information is complete, accurate and maintained in accordance with the Company's' Accounting and Budgeting area requirements, as well as with regulatory decisions and orders.
• Directs the development and maintenance of all program tracking databases.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with certain energy efficiency program regulatory filings and coordinates all filing issues with the relevant internal/external organizations.
• Ensures the timely issuance of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and statistical reports (internal and external), all in compliance with pertinent regulatory requirements, and internal and external deadlines.--
• Oversees the development and execution of internal audit processes and works collaboratively with the Company's internal audit team to review energy efficiency processes and controls
• Responsible for representing Energy Efficiency in internal forums related to Enterprise Risk Management
• Works across the Energy Efficiency organization to develop and update Business Continuity Plans
• Leads the work supporting the program implementation groups in terms of informing those teams on project achievement to date and potential gaps
• Maintains an industry presence through representation and participation in industry related organizations and events.
• Work closely with and maintain relationships with key regulatory stakeholders
  • Identify and develop partnerships with key industry organizations Qualifications: Technical Knowledge/Skills: Requires detailed knowledge of accounting practices and best practices in business operations. Also requires knowledge of IT systems and implementing new enterprise software. Requires general knowledge of the electric and gas industry in either energy efficiency program evaluation, load forecasting, program planning and design, or engineering methodologies for evaluating energy savings. Requires familiarity with energy efficiency technologies and their application in all customer sectors. Requires understanding of regulatory processes and environment including the regulatory filing process. Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access). Also requires effective written and oral communication skills. Education: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting and Information Technology, related discipline or equivalent experience. Advanced Business Degree preferred. Experiences: Minimum of twelve (12) years' related experience. Energy Efficiency and regulatory or account experience preferred.Other: The ability to travel to CT/NH/MA.We offer an opportunity to be part of an innovative, collaborative culture and be a leader in the Energy Efficiency space. Our benefits and compensation programs are very competitive. Relocation assistance available. Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 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 orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.VEVRRA Federal Contractor Apply Now Apply Later Sign up here for job alerts and communications from Eversource. Email Enter Category, Location or Category/Location pair and click "Add." Job Category Location
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