Water Resources Financial Analyst (131.25)

Position Overview

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor‐owned water utilities in the United States, serving over 1 million people in more than 80 communities for over 90 years. The incumbent will be responsible for company‐wide water supply reporting, maintaining water supply tracking analysis and reports, assisting in water rights tracking and forecasting, data input, and related tasks in collaboration with Operations and Water Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the completion of company‐wide water supply reporting functions.
• Assists in automation efforts for ingesting various water supply data sources into the data warehouse for efficient reporting and insightful analysis.
• Utilizes advanced analytical methods for proactive anomaly detection, estimate imputation, and analysis of water production trends.
• Analyzes, develops tools, and prepares reports for tracking water rights to support the Water Resources Department.
• Assists in timely completion and submission of filings such as Water Right Diversion License, Permit Statements, and related reports to the State of California.
• Compiles data on water production and wastewater volumes for annual regulatory reports.
• Supports future reporting requirements for SGMA Basin agencies and the Urban Water Use Efficiency Department.
• Ensures the timely and accurate submission of the monthly Urban Water Supplier Monitoring report to the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Provides support in developing 10Q, 10K, and CPUC Annual reports related to water supply and water rights.
• Delivers accurate water supply reports to watermasters and associated agencies.
• Prepares annual water supply budget templates and integrates quantitative methodologies into the budgeting process.
• Participates in administering the FDC/Water Supply Database and reviews water supply summary reports for accuracy and trends.
• Compiles information to support the Environmental Quality annual report and the annual AWWA Water Loss Audit.
• Responds to inquiries regarding water supply from both internal departments and external agencies.
• Provides supporting documentation during General Rate Case proceedings and in rate case studies.
• Compiles the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Well Cost Report and completes special studies as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline (or eight years of equivalent experience).
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in researching, analyzing, and preparing statistical and analytical reports.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in water resources, hydrogeology, and water rights are considered.
• Proficiency in analytical software with advanced Excel skills; familiarity with PowerBI, SQL, and R/Python is helpful.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish effective relationships across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trustworthy with strong personal integrity.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Disciplined and acts with urgency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented and collaborative.
• Professionalism with internal and external contacts.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Advanced data analysis skills including use of Excel features (pivot tables, graphs, charts).
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

Benefits & Perks

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive.COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The compensation range is determined by various factors including specific skills, years of experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. A background check is required.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Company pays 85% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents).
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 12 Company-paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan and Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan.
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance, along with Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Plans.

Note: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.