Master Meter Program Finance Advisor

Job Summary
This position is accountable for the Master Meter Program budget reporting, management and invoicing on the $250 million program by working with all internal teams that are charging to the program.

Acts as the financial SME on the Master Meter Program and coordinates Master Meter finance team activities for SoCalGas teams.
Job Duties
Provides program financial support and acts as Subject Matter Expert for Program financial activities for SoCalGas.

Creates the 5-year financial plan for Master Meter.
Prepares budget reports and special cost and operational requirement studies, compiles and submits accounting data entries, tracks and reports budget vs.

actual costs, analyzes variances and makes recommendations on the Program’s financial strategy.
Works with Regulatory Affairs to prepare reports and justify all cost information across the matrix organizations to ensure a reasonable review by the California Public Utility Commission.
Assists with executive committee briefings and project management team meetings by preparing financial information for management reporting and briefing.
Reviews and manages the tracking of labor costs for SoCalGas Master Meter Program activities, supports the financial management of smaller projects, accounts or activities.
Acts as the financial resource to various departments throughout SoCalGas as external clients regarding financial activities and services of the Program.
Provides financial guidance to clients, working independently with vendors, when necessary, to track the status of invoicing, costs and accounting.
5%
– Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other professional certifications/advanced degrees preferred.
5 years relevant experience required, including 3 + years of experience in working with accounting systems (SAP, timekeeping systems), procedures and inputting, assigning accounting information and tracking expenditures.
Ability to communicates effectively internally and externally at all levels
Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel required (Business Warehouse desired)
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Experience in ECM to create purchase orders, assign correct accounting information and follow-up on vendor forms.
Must have knowledge of WOA generation and background.
Must be able to communicate the credit and debit entries with outside vendors to ensure O&M and Capital costs are appropriately charged and spent.
Demonstrate planning, organizing, coordinating, delegating and implementing project skills.
Must possess initiative, decision-making skills, problem-solving abilities, and have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple demands, with an understanding of the function and services provided by the Master Meter Customer Program organization.
Must have a thorough understanding of accounting and costing principles and methodologies (e.g.

Activity Based Costing.)
Must have the ability to interpret accounting and financial theories and to apply them in problem solving.
Must have the ability to identify issues, analyze data, develop, recommend, and implement solutions.
Must possess initiative, decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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