VM Analyst

Company Description

At ACRT, we put safety first. Beyond that, our culture always has been, and always will be, about one thing: people. It's about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. We're the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm - giving us the freedom to put our clients first. We're always looking for driven individuals with good customer service skills who love the outdoors and appreciate the support and independence we provide. We offer qualified training opportunities in areas where they are needed to help our customers reach their fullest potential, preparing them for what their work throws at them.

Role Description

The VM Analyst reports to the Operations Manager at ACRT Inc. This position will play a key role in assisting the client utility in coordinating, planning, tracking, and providing oversight on the Emergent Forestry and ERP programs. This position requires a high degree of organization and excellent attention to detail.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Oversee the financial health of the MA Emergent program

* Provide excellent customer service to utility partner, private stakeholders and municipalities

* Creating financial spreadsheets, tracking/organizing invoices

* Track, measure, and provide reports on work progress specific to the MA Emergent program

* Determining the cost of operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.

* Analyzing past and current financial performance data.

* Assist client utility with meeting regulatory compliance and meeting financial goals.

* Update Distribution VM manager on progress and challenges as they arise.

* Coordinate with other utility departments in meeting deadlines for state regulatory filings

* Attend meetings both in-person and remotely and be prepared to present information relevant to Emergent program.

* Be an active part of the ACRT utility forestry team

* Complete all assigned training both virtual and in-person

* Acquire a working knowledge of Utility Vegetation Management and Electrical systems

* Be willing and able to become trained and qualified as a tree crew coordinator and be on call to assist with emergency response

* Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: Bachelors' degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

* Experience: 1+ of administrative experience, financial planning, accounting in an assistant or auditor role.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Education: Post-Graduate degree in Finance, Business Administration/MBA. Experience: 3-5 years experience, in financial analysis, Accounting or project management w supervisory experience

Desired Skills:

* Advanced degree of ability with Microsoft excel, Microsoft power apps/access, Maximo and/or equivalent software packages.

* Experience in auditing data, ability to interpret data for trending and forecasting

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* High level of attention to detail and accuracy

* Knowledge/or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of Utility Vegetation Management industry standards and established BMPS and safety codes, area specific programs; and state regulations relating to UVM.

* Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team

* Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with senior management

* Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement to make good business decisions

This role would not be a good fit if:

* You do not enjoy working independently

* You are not willing to be on-call to support emergency restoration efforts

* You do not want to learn the fundamentals of utility vegetation management

* Are not able to work in a remote office setting and occasionally working extended hours to meet regulatory filing deadlines.

Drug Testing:

* Drug testing is required

Office

This is a hybrid position that may include working remote from a home-office and being available to report to a physical location 1-3x weekly or on an as-needed basis.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: ACRT, Inc.