BHE Renewables, an industry leader, is seeking a Financial Planning and Reporting Manager who is passionate about sustainability and driving impactful projects. This is your chance to make a difference! BHE Renewables develops and manages renewable projects, including solar, wind, geothermal and hydro, producing energy for both the wholesale market and for customers under long-term power purchase agreements. Our company offers the following benefits to full-time team members:

• Health insurance (choice of HSA or a traditional plan)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Function)
This position is responsible for activities leading to preparation of reports that will be used internally for decision-making by management. The position oversees and prepares financial and business-related analyses and research in such areas as financial, revenue and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital and investment. The role also prepares budgets and forecasts and analyzes variances in actual financial results. Additionally, this position is responsible for conducting special financial and business-related studies and assists other departments in the preparation of analyses.
Typical Duties
Primary responsibility for the development of the annual budget, 10-year plan and monthly forecast for the geothermal business unit, including gathering detailed financial and operational information, loading information into the UI Planner system, creating UI Planner reports, and loading final UI Planner detail into the Corporate planning and financial database. Provide analyses of variances between actuals and forecasts for business leaders. (50%)
Lead new system implementations, ensuring data integrity, appropriate access and control environment, and lead ongoing efforts to continue to streamline processes and implement system enhancements. (15%)
Primary responsibility for budgeting and forecasting of capital projects for the geothermal business unit, including coordination with operations, drilling, engineering, maintenance, and tax departments. Responsible for development of AFE requests for approval for capital expenditures. Provide detailed analysis of variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts. (15%)
Review monthly plant operating performance and associated revenue for month end billing. Review and coordination of maintenance and workover accruals between accounting and operations. (5%)
Prepare management reports, including but not limited to Revenue and Operating Results vs Budget. (5%)
Perform control functions, supervise authorization procedures, review procedures for internal control weaknesses and maintain SOX review. (5%)
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business; MBA or CPA a plus. (Typically, six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Eight years of related experience required, including two years in a leadership role. Advance degree or CPA preferred.
Must have the accounting/finance skills to apply accounting principles to the preparation of financial reports; research and analytical skills; experience with financial analysis methods and tools.
Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; a demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis.
Ability to read and interpret written documents such as accounting reports, safety rules, policy manuals and professional periodicals/journals. Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the public and employees at all levels.
Ability to define obscure and incomplete problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Able to conceptualize and develop creative alternatives to problem resolution. Capability of interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to deal with abstract and concrete concepts.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Travel will be required to the Imperial Valley plant on a quarterly basis. Travel may also be required to attend company meetings and training.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE Renewables. The management team of BHE Renewables reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.