Vice President, Finance

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Position: Vice President, Finance

Location: Delaware or Florida with Periodic Travel

What makes us great...

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Our people are our greatest asset. Fostering a culture that attracts, nurtures and retains highly engaged employees is the driving force behind our continued success. We strengthen our workplace culture by enhancing employee engagement across the Company to ensure a sense of belonging for all employees to feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive. By investing in our employees, we provide a meaningful and supportive employee experience, offering opportunities for teamwork, innovation and professional and personal growth.

Your role in our success:

The VP, Finance is responsible for overseeing and managing a significant portion of the company's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, analysis, risk management and compliance acting as a key advisor to senior management by providing strategic financial insights and ensuring the company's financial health while adhering to industry regulations.

What you'll be working on:

• Serve as a financial advisor to the executive team to help develop and implement financial strategies supporting the Company's strategic growth plan.
• Partner with the Company's business units and support functions to oversee the preparation and consolidation of the Company's budget and forecasting processes; ensuring alignment to strategic goals and objectives.
• Lead and present timely and accurate analyses, summaries, and reports of financial and operating performance.
• Prepare and review project financial models supporting organic capital projects and acquisition decisions, including coordinating the necessary financial diligence to support capital spending and acquisitions.
• Partner with senior leaders to ensure the Company achieves it operating and financial targets and identifies trends needing decisions/actions.
• Support management by providing reporting and analysis that facilitates informed decisions based on market trends, company data, regulatory changes and operational issues.
• Lead and mentor the team, fostering a culture of performance, continuous improvement and collaboration with the business units and support functions.
• Identify and assess potential financial risks related to market trends and fluctuations, regulatory changes, and operational issues.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization (e.g., evaluation of an acquisition).
• Represent the organization externally to the financial community, government agencies and the public.
• Identify areas to improve and enhance the Company's overall financial planning and reporting processes including efficiencies in the delivery, and increased understanding, of financial data across the enterprise.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or equivalent
• Five years proven work experience in a VP of Finance or similar role
• CPA is preferred but not required

Key Skills & Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must possess good verbal and written communication skills and must be able to express himself/herself clearly and decisively.
• The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills to develop and support a culture of learning, development and engagement.
• In-depth knowledge in financial analysis, financial reporting, accounting, financial planning and forecasting, budgeting, risk management, cash flow management, investment strategy and financial modeling and valuation, and fiscal management principles.
• Leadership and management skills that include strategic thinking, negotiation and financial acumen.
• Ability to work closely with other top executives. Skilled in strategic planning and problem solving.

What's in it for you:

• Separate bank of PTO and sick leave!
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, Medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com