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Job Title: Principal Financial Analyst

Job Location: Puget Sound Energy

Pay Rate: The pay range for this position is $88,000.00 - $146,500.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

Hours Per Week: Full time

Job Description

PSE is on a mission to achieve Clean Energy Transformation Act (“CETA”) compliance and is looking for a motivated finance professional to support the tools that influence executive and board level decision making. This position will be responsible for maintaining existing proprietary financial models as well as performing ad-hoc analyses. This is an individual contributor role that is responsible for supporting the ownership of an integrated financial model that provides thought leadership for the executive team and our investors. 

Support the Finance organization by developing advanced tools and performing qualitative and quantitative analyses to drive decision-making, support corporate initiatives, and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. 

Supports the development of interdepartmental consensus on analytical assumptions, methodologies, model selection and procedures. 

Maintains work product that influences corporate strategy and operational performance. Key areas of focus include financial planning, financial modeling, ensuring data integrity, and conveying complex financial implications to the executive level or the organization. 

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Job Duties 

• Leads the process to update the annual valuation forecast, and provides a bridge between prior versions and our annual business plan. Presents the results to PSE directors and officers.
• Participates in the annual creation of the corporate long-term valuation. Facilitates and may lead the ongoing evaluation of the corporate mid and long-term financial plan.
• Helps develop corporate financial strategy by interfacing with PSE management and building interdepartmental consensus on modeling assumptions, such as rate case strategies, O&M and Capital targets and financing strategies to optimize corporate financial performance.
• Develops comprehensive financial models and various ad-hoc strategic analyses throughout the planning cycle. Contributes to or may lead the delivery of recommendations resulting from quantitative and qualitative analyses. Anticipates and identifies areas of opportunity or inherent business risks evident in the data and communicates action plans to stakeholders.
• Develops consensus around analytical approaches and cultivates ties across business groups. Produces presentations for finance management committees and Board of Directors.
• Continually improves forecast integrity by utilizing internal and external information resources, researching new financial metrics and modeling techniques, benchmarking, and data analytics.
• Promotes best practices of modeling techniques, methodologies, controls and documentation. Instructs investor analysts on modeling PSE business activity.
• Provides analytic direction to the business case team by structuring analytical problems, identifying areas for further analysis and summarizing results for decision-making.
• Promotes accountability of financial assumptions and results across the organization by communicating to and educating business groups about financial implications of business operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a quantitative field or MBA
• Applicable Finance Certification (CFA, MSF, CTP) Familiarity with three statement integrated financial models
• Experience forecasting cash flow through multiple layers of corporate entities with consideration for tax, accounting, and deferral activity
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and create capacity Ability to adapt and react to unforeseen business decisions and situations Experience leading and delivering projects under tight deadlines
• 3+ years of experience in the gas and/or electric industry

 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and/or equivalent experience with
• progressively increasing level of responsibility
• 5+ years in finance roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision in a fast paced, stressful, and multitasking environment

 

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $88,000.00 - $146,500.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017. 

Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. SVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status,  honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment.  All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Date Posted: 10/22/2024

Job Title:  Package Handler (Warehouse Like)

Job Location: FEDEX 2000 South Walnut Street, Burlington, WA 98233

Pay Rate: $19.25 - $19.75 / Hour

Hours Per Week: Avg. 20

Job Description

Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of a winning team and workplace community that cares about who you are as an individual, and your safety in the workplace.

 

Perks and Benefits at Federal Express Corporation (FEC)

• Competitive wages beginning at $19.25 per hour paid weekly for both full and part time opportunities $5,250 tuition reimbursement every year with no lifetime cap! All employees are eligible for this awesome benefit on their first day of employment!
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year!
• Medical, dental and vision benefits after a short waiting period.
• Flexible scheduling that helps balance your work and personal life.
• Valuable employee discounts on things like cell phone plans, electronics, cars and restaurants.
• Free Purple Pathways career development program for all Federal Express Corporation (FEC) employees.
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads!
• Employee networks, and diversity, equity and inclusion programs available for all employees.
   

Job Duties 

Fast paced and physical warehouse work – why pay for a gym membership when you can get paid while working out?
Warehouse duties include loading, unloading, and sorting of packages of various sizes.
Part time Federal Express Corporation (FEC) employees work one shift a day; full time Federal Express Corporation (FEC)  employees work two shifts.
Shift lengths vary based on package volume – generally part time employees work between 3 and 6 hours a day. Full time employees can expect to work between 6 and 10 hours.
Overtime paid after 40 hours a week.
 

Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Time Off
401K
Weekly Pay
Career Opportunities
Employee Discounts
 

Where to Apply | Closing date:  Text FEDEX to 288000 or apply below:

Package Handler (Warehouse like) in Burlington Washington | FedEx Careers

 

Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. SVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status,  honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment.  All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Date Posted: 10/22/24

 

Job Title:  Choir Director

Job Location:  Mount Vernon First United Methodist Church, Mount Vernon WA

Pay Rate:  $300 per week

Hours Per Week:  Anticipate 10 hour per week minimum

  

Job Description 

MVFUMC seeks a choir director to work with Pastor to provide music for weekly Sunday morning worship services.  The job involves coordinating with the Pastor and the worship team to select music for each service.  The choir director provides piano accompaniment for hymns for worship service, as well as directs and accompanies the choir.  The director meets with the choir for one rehearsal prior to church service.

 

Primary duties include: 

●     Provide piano accompaniment for Sunday worship services

●     Coordinate with Pastor in planning and preparation of selected music

●     Lead and accompany adult choir in weekly rehearsal and Sunday morning choir music

●     Provide assistance in coordination with Pastor for music for the church’s Hispanic Ministry

●     Provide above services for each Sunday in the year, and for additional services for Christmas and Easter

●     Report use of copyrighted music through One License service as needed 

 

Required knowledge, skills and Abilities

·         Ability to direct the music ministry for worship and choir

·         Well versed in all types of Christian vocal and instrumental music from classical to                            contemporary

·         Ability to assist and mentor voluntary musicians 

·         Keyboard proficiency for piano

·         Good organizational skills

·         Strong team player with the rest of the staff and congregation

 

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of experience and/or education demonstrating proficiencies in keyboard and directing choral music.  Knowledge of traditional Christian music. 

 

Additional Information 

Depending on the experience and interest of the candidate, there is potential in the future to expand the job to also include initiating a children’s choir, assisting with music for the church’s Hispanic Ministry service, and coordinating special music.  It is understood that any future expansion of program elements would require negotiated adjustment of hours and compensation. 

   

Benefits 

This is a contracted part time, 10 hours per week, work agreement.  There are no benefits. 

 

Where to Apply

Respond with resume including references to office@mvfumc.org; Mount Vernon First United Methodist Church, 1607 E Division Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274.  

 

What is the application closing date? – Position is open until filled. 

 

Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. SVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status,  honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment.  All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Date Posted:10/23/24