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Experience a **community** of support **Team Leader, Corporate Accounting**
02/24/2022 **Locations** Berlin-CT Apply Later ****
Role and Scope of Position:
The Team Leader, Finance oversees the related budgeting, analysis and forecasting aspects for Eversource.****Essential Functions:****
* Responsible for effectively developing and monitoring direct reports (2+ FTEs). Guides direct reports when challenging situations are encountered and helps them to be successful. Develops capability across team, ensures appropriate training and cross-training, resources and support for the team; provides direction and oversight to other team members.
* Promotes and encourages a positive, professional, collaborative and efficient work environment in which open communication is encouraged.
* Responsible for development of all budget and long-range plan support.
* Provides related financial support and leads various financial projects.
* Collaborates effectively with several key business areas.
* Manages critical path schedules to ensure deadlines are met. Sets direction of the work group by developing actionable plans with staff to achieve the established goals, objectives and timelines. Oversees work organization and planning; provides clear communication regarding day-to-day work and/or project assignments; and ensures the efficient use of resources**.**
* Ensures projects undertaken are in accordance with overall Finance and Eversource goals and objectives.
* Administers approved Company policies and procedures as they relate to Finance functions.
* Develops and implements procedures related to Finance activities.
* Assists with the development of and administration of the departments operating budget.
* Develops analysis individually and oversees analysis prepared by others, including the positions direct report(s), that will support the filings in an ethical manner. Analysis will include accounting practices and financial principles used in general industry, as well as those unique to utilities. Work products must be able to withstand challenges from opposing parties.
* Provides financial support and consultation to Business Managers in their assessment of complex strategic initiatives and the financial implications of corporate and budgeting decisions on company profitability.
****Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:****
**Technical Knowledge/Skill:**
* Strong knowledge of finance, utility accounting and regulation
* Experience in regulatory financial concepts such as revenue requirements and rate making theory is desirable.
* Financial modeling experience is desirable
* Possess the aptitude to draw sound business conclusions, act decisively and drive business results.
* Ability to effectively direct multiple and competing priorities
* Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strategic mindset; ability to see the big picture and provide effective direction
* Focus on innovation; continually and consistently challenge the status quo.
**Education:**
* Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Masters degree preferred.
**Experience**:
* Five (5) or more years of related experience required
* Utility industry experience desired.
**Licenses & Certifications:**
* CPA or industry specific designation(s) preferred
****Working Conditions:****
* Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
* Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
****Mental Aspects****:
* Nature of work is project driven.
* Will involve high dollar, volume and complex calculations.
****Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:****
**Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities**
* Communicate priorities and goals (company, department, team)
* Show how employees work fits in
* Provide business updates, news
* Communicate, communicate, communicate
**Build Trusting Relationships**
* Role model honesty/integrity in communication and action
* Balance getting results with concern for individual needs
* Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know them
**Manage and Develop People**
* Set realistic performance objectives and expectations
* Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success
* Recognize good performance
* Remove obstacles to day-to-day performance
* Provide tools, information, training
**Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration**
* Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between work groups/departments
* Encourage collaboration/peers helping peers
**Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce**
* Ask for employee input on work process/practice improvements and before implementing change that will affect them
* Encourage ideas
**Lead Change**
* Deliver effective, positive communications about change to your team
* Exhibit a can-do attitude to successfully implement changes in priorities and work processes
* Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
**Focus on the Customer**
* Ensure that everyone on the team understands our customer promise and provides superior customer service
* Be a role model for the team on delivering superior customer service
**Worker Type:**
Regular**Number of Openings:**
1**EEO Statement**
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
**Vaccination Information:**
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversources HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
Emergency Response :
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers needs is part of every employees role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
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