With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.
Our teams are committed to customer service, operational excellence and delivering high-quality, reliable drinking water and other water-related management services.
Our primary business involves the ownership of water and wastewater utilities that provide water and wastewater services to residential, commercial and industrial customers, treating and delivering more than 1 billion gallons of water per day.

Primary Role

• Key member of a dedicated financial advisory team which provides strategic and financial guidance in support of American Water’s regulated water and wastewater acquisition growth
• Prepare detailed financial models and participate in due diligence efforts to evaluate large mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to advance American Water’s growth objectives
• Effectively create and present analyses to executive management to guide strategic decision makingKey Accountabilities
• Prepare and present standard and moderately complex financial models within standard corporate templates, for projects requiring Executive and/or Board approval, under minimal supervision
• Create and present reports in support of analysis (graphs, tables, and PowerPoint presentations) to state leadership, executive management, and Investment Committee
• Perform financial analysis including scenario and sensitivity analysis, evaluate customer rate impacts, and calculate debt defeasance costs
• Work under minimal supervision; independently handle presentations and/or work efforts with senior executives
• Collaborate with various levels of management and departments (both internal/external to finance) such as Business Development, Rates, Operations, Legal, etc. to develop and document modeling assumptions
• Drive ‘best practices’ and ‘continuous improvement mindset’ by assessing and measuring the on-going effectiveness and efficiency of Acquisitions team systems and tools
• Maintain database of competitive acquisition transactions as well as other competitive analysis as needed
• Support regulatory filings and data requests related to acquisitions during acquisition and general rate case filings
• Research acquisition opportunities using information from regulatory bodies, governmental entities, and debt offerings
• Other ad hoc analysis as requiredKnowledge/Skills
• Advance / expert level in MS Excel
• Attention to detail along with strong organizational and time management skills
• Critical thinking, adaptability, and strong work ethic
• Possess leadership skills yet are a collaborative team player
• Ability to quickly adapt to professional collaborative environments, manage ambiguity, take initiative, and achieve results
• Valuation methodologies and accounting principles
• Ability to identify the need for and develop new financial analysis requirements
• Methodologies and practices of data collection and research
• Microsoft Office Suite programs (MS Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial analysis
• Economic principles relating to utility ratemaking preferredExperience/Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or closely related field
• Minimum of five years of pertinent financial experience required
• MBA or Masters in Accounting or Finance preferred
• CPA, CFA or other technical license/designation preferred
• Regulated utility industry experience is a plusTravel Requirements
• None to minimalWork Environment
• Modern day professional office environment
• Hybrid role, in office three days per week, as determined by team scheduleCompetenciesChampions safetyCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer obsessedDrives ResultsNimble learning

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