Orange & Rockland Utilities

Section Manager, Cost Management and Performance

United States

$140,000-$190,000

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

Overview

The Operations Performance & Section Manager oversees Planning personnel and leads the coordination and evaluation of capital, operating, maintenance, and human resource budgets for electric and gas operating organizations. This role ensures that all operating organizations receive timely, accurate business and financial data to support informed analysis and decision-making. It includes monitoring operational performance through financial outcomes, productivity metrics, and process improvements. The manager provides strategic oversight in analyzing and reporting variances that impact both operational and financial results, offering recommendations to mitigate risks and improve performance. The role also plays a key part in regulatory processesparticularly rate case filingsand advises on system enhancements involving budgeting and work management interfaces. Additionally, it supports the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to boost operational efficiency and improve access to vital information.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

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Plans, directs and controls the Operations Performance & Support Planning Staff in their work activities including scheduling, performance assessments, and analytical resolution of cost deviations

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Lead the development of the annual budget and five-year forecast for all operating organizations, with detailed focus on operating and capital expenditures.

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Establish and maintain a financial forecasting and monitoring system, including monthly variance analysis and reporting for leadership and operational teams.

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Coordinate monthly tracking, reporting, and planning activities to support cost control and operational efficiency.

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Prepare and present budget and capital data for electric and gas operations, including cost of service exhibits for rate case filings and regulatory testimony.

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Supervise staff and provide direction in the preparation of regulatory filings & audits, supporting schedules, and related documentation.

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Conduct and oversee special regulatory studies, analyzing cost elements and capital impacts, and responding to inquiries.

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Provide financial input on new systems and interfaces that affect budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.

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Develop and disseminate business analytics to enhance operational performance and productivity.

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Analyze operational performance and productivity systems to identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining safety and reliability.

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Manage and support staff development, including work assignments, training, performance management, and participation in labor negotiations and emergency operations.

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Contribute to policy development and emergency planning, lead special studies, and support storm response and emergency management activities.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

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Bachelor's Degree and 8 years Relevant financial experience with extensive knowledge of regulatory accounting or finance, budgetary concepts and processes. or

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Master's Degree and 6 years Relevant financial experience with extensive knowledge of regulatory accounting or finance, budgetary concepts and processes.

Preferred Education/Experience

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Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance

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Master's Degree Accounting or Finance

Relevant Work Experience

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Coordinate monthly tracking, reporting, and planning activities to support cost control and operational efficiency, required.

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Prepare and present budget and capital data for electric and gas operations, including cost of service exhibits for rate case filings and regulatory testimony, required.

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Supervise staff and provide direction in the preparation of regulatory filings & audits, supporting schedules, and related documentation, required.

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Conduct and oversee special regulatory studies, analyzing cost elements and capital impacts, and responding to inquiries, required.

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Provide financial input on new systems and interfaces that affect budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, required.

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Develop and disseminate business analytics to enhance operational performance and productivity, required.

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Analyze operational performance and productivity systems to identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining safety and reliability, required.

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Manage and support staff development, including work assignments, training, performance management, and participation in labor negotiations and emergency operations, required.

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Contribute to policy development and emergency planning, lead special studies, and support storm response and emergency management activities, required.

Skills and Abilities

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Ability to analyze and interpret financial data

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Demonstrated problem solving skills

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Ability to build strong customer relationships

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Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Excellent organizational skills

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Develops and delivers effective presentations

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Ability to lead/manage others

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Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

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Ability to represent the company with external constituents

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Instills commitment to organizational goals

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Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

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Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

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The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

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Must be able and willing to travel within O&R and CECONY service territory, as needed.

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Section Manager, Cost Management and Performance

About This Job

Overview

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

Preferred Education/Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

•Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

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