Description

• Manage financing activities including debt issuances, at-the-market equity issuances, and strategic financing for acquisitions.
• Manage communication with existing and potential investors, including institutional investors and analysts.
• Prepare and disseminate financial reports, earnings releases, and other investor communications.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and investor feedback.
• Assist with managing relationships with banks and financial institutions, rating agencies and fixed-income investors.
• Prepare financing reports and provide senior management with insights and help with long-term, strategic decisions. 
• Collaborate with the finance, business development, legal, and executive teams and work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
• Ad-hoc finance projects and analysis.
• Demonstrates leadership and strategic decision-making behaviors; maintains technical job knowledge and personal skill development; committed to coaching and developing employees. 
• This position requires travel approximately 1-2 times each quarter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related business field. MBA and utility experience preferred. Professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA, CPA) is a plus. 
• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive experience in business, preferably investor relations, finance, accounting, treasury, or a related field.
• Understanding of financial statements and capital market analysis, and proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting. 
• Self-starter, curious mindset, strong time-management with keen attention to detail, ability to quickly build relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills. Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.