Principal Financial Analyst

Requisition ID: 108222

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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American Water has an immediate opening for a Principal Financial Analyst! If you have experience with Leading revenue analysis, forecasting, trend analysis, and variance reporting, then this role is for you! APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration!

Primary Role

This job is a principal-level analyst who develops recommendations through strategic analysis, ensures accurate financial reporting, and provides valuable insights that influence key business decisions for American Water’s Regulated revenues. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams including State Finance Leadership, Operations, and Regulatory Services to optimize revenue planning and support business growth and achievement of business objectives.

Critical financial functions for this role include budgeting, forecasting, analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and internal controls. As a Principal Revenue Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex revenue processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and developing financial models that support the company’s long-term objectives. The person must have an advanced ability to communicate financial analysis, results, forecasts and projections to all levels within the organization from Operations to Executive Leadership.

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