Water Resources Financial Analyst

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

POSITION DEFINITION

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the ongoing duties in the completion of company-wide water supply reporting and work with Operations and Water Resources to maintain water supply tracking analysis and reports, assist in water rights tracking and reporting, drought and other water supply forecasting, data input, and associated tasks.

Accountability

The incumbent organizes and directs all the on-going daily duties on the completion of water supply reporting. This includes being accountable for ensuring accuracy, integrity, efficiency, and timely submittals of water production, water rights and associated data to various departments including but not limited to Accounting and Finance, Water Operations, Water Resources, Environmental Quality, and Regulatory Affairs. The Analyst is also accountable for data collection and evaluation as primary tasks in developing the framework for additional analysis.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

- Ensures the completion of company-wide water supply reporting functions

- Assists in automation efforts for ingesting various water supply data sources into data warehouse, enabling efficient external and internal reporting and insightful analysis

- Assists in utilizing advanced analytical methods for proactive anomaly detection, estimate imputation, and explanation of drivers impacting water supply production trends

- Analyzes, develops tools, and prepares reports for tracking water rights, supporting the Water Resources Department in managing the company’s water rights portfolio

- Assists the Water Resources Department annually in the timely completion and submission of Water Right Diversion License and Permit Statements, Cessation and Reduction of Usage filings, and Groundwater Extraction Annual Filings to the State of California

- Compiles data on water production and wastewater volumes to complete the Coastal Adjudicated Basin Annual

- Assists the Water Resources Department with future reporting requirements for SGMA Basin agencies statewide when Groundwater Sustainability Plans are submitted

- Supports the Water Use Efficiency Department in developing, preparing, and filing reports related to new Urban Water Use Efficiency Legislation requirements

- Ensures the timely and accurate submission of the online monthly Urban Water Supplier Monitoring report to the State Water Resources Control Board

- Provides support in the development of 10Q and 10K and CPUC Annual reports related to water supply and water rights

- Ensures the accuracy and timely delivery of water supply reports to watermasters and associated agencies

- Annually prepares the water supply budget templates to assist the General Managers with their annual budget projections; integrates quantitative methodologies into the production planning/budgeting process whenever applicable

- Plays an active part of the team that administers the FDC/Water Supply Database

- Reviews and analyzes the various water supply summary reports for accuracy and trending

- Compiles and provides information to support the Environmental Quality group’s efforts in completing the annual report to the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) on production, sales, and customer data for all water systems

- Compiles and provides data to Operations District Engineers to help complete the annual AWWA Water Loss Audit for all systems

- Responds to requests for information on all aspects of water supply from other company departments and outside agencies

- Provides supporting documentation to Regulatory Affairs during General Rate Case proceedings and in the development of rate case studies

- Compiles the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Well Cost Report

- Completes special studies or other duties as needed.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or related discipline required or eight years of related experience may be substituted for a degree.

- Advanced degree a plus

- Proven experience in researching, analyzing, and preparing statistical and analytical reports, along with addressing inquiries from management

- Six years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis

- Knowledge and experience in the areas of water resources, hydrogeology, and water rights will be considered

- Experience and proficiency in using analytical software, with advanced Excel skills required

- Knowledge of PowerBI, SQL, R/Python for data analysis helpful

- Ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships with other departments and personnel

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL WATER RESOURCES FINANCIAL ANALYST:

- Trustworthy, strong personal integrity

- Demonstrates a strong level of accountability and ownership

- Executes with discipline and urgency

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- Collaborative team oriented

- Exhibits professionalism with internal and external contacts

- Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills

- Data analysis skills including ability to use advance features of Excel (pivot tables, graphs, charts)

- High degree of initiative, self-motivated

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this job.

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.