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. Its about our employees our customers and the communities our customers serve. We empower the best people to help sustain our world. Were the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm giving us the freedom to put our clients first. Were 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: ACRT Inc.