Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Lead Financial Analyst for a hybrid position in Columbus, OH.

• Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities
• Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions
• Uses effective approaches for choosing course of action or developing appropriate solutions
• Compiles, organizes and formats data, including qualitative analysis required for internal and external reporting.
• Identifies and researches reporting issues, provides recommendations, assists with the adoption of new reporting requirements.
• Recognizes situations where the regulatory framework and rate case outcomes drive our business
• Supports regulatory initiatives by gathering data and preparing regulatory schedules and/or preparing pro-forma calculations, testimony and data requests
• Assists with review and analysis of regulatory documents
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of financial statements, metrics and measures, and key strategic business initiatives
• Understands and utilizes economic and industry data as it relates to job responsibilities.
• Collaboratively develops solutions between corporate and business units.
• Takes action to identify, analyze and improve existing processes within our organization to maximize opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness and meet new goals and objectives.
• Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
• Recommends the most effective course of action after evaluating options against decision criteria.

Qualifications 

• Undergraduate degree in accounting preferred
• CPA preferred
• 4+ years with experience in regulated utilities or other energy sector experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of PC applications
• Four years or more experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or a related field
• Requires multiple functional experience