American Electric Power

Financial Controls Business Analyst Senior-Principal

American Electric Power  •  $75k - $129k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Posting End Date

04-11-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Responsible for: contract adminstration and analysis, unvouchered liabilities, audit mitigation and reporting, work order administration / analysis, O&M and Capital budget analysis, and administrative support activities to field employees; this position will also participate in process improvement / LEAN initiatives and training.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide business and administrative support for: contract requisitions, bid packages, governance, and contract spend analyses; and creation of templates for business processes and tracking.
  • Interpret complex contractual language and financial Terms and Conditions to apply to contract reviews; collaborate with T&D Procurement to amend contract language to improve or clarify terms and conditions.
  • Coordinate the monthly unvouchered liabilities in accordance with accounting policies and SOX requirements ($2.0 Billion annually); ensure all policies and processes for accruing unvouchered liabilities are in alignment with the AEP Transmission guidelines. Lead the development of efficiencies to record UVLs for un-invoiced vendor services performed. Lead the continuous improvement and monitoring of financial controls to limit missed accruals and duplication of UVL accruals.
  • Assist AEP Audit Services with vendor and operational audits to ensure compliance with the contract's financial Terms and Conditions and AEP's policies and guidelines. Develop reports to support mitigation strategies and monitor on a monthly or quarterly basis. Collaborate with field personnel to ensure compliance.
  • Perform complex work order administration activities, including set up, in-service reporting, and closing; ensure that asset retirements are properly identified for timely processing; resolve errors with Accounting, AEP Transmission Project Management, and AEP Transmission Field Services.
  • Coordinate the field administrative support activities (i.e., time reporting, employee expense reporting, work order creation, invoice processing, etc.); Collaborate, develop, and implement standard processes for the administrative support activities.
  • Coordinate the preparation, reporting, and analyses of monthly O&M and capital budgets.
  • Perform/oversee system administration responsibilities for CAMPS (Contract Administration Management Payment System).
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives related to financial and operational processes; participate in LEAN initiatives to reduce expenses or increase revenue for AEP Transmission; Assist with cost and process benchmarking studies both internal and external to AEP to ensure operational excellence. Provide data analytics as required to help manage the business.
  • Lead or participate in training initiatives of employees and contractors related to financial and operational processes and related IT applications (e.g., Asset Suite, IPS, EcoSys)
  • Lead or participate in special studies or projects as may be assigned.

What we are looking for:

Financial Controls Business Analyst Senior SG7

Education:

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, or related field of study.

Experience:

  • Minimum of four years of experience for candidates with a Bachelor's degree;
  • Or minimum of six years of experience.
  • Experience focused on one of the following areas, accounting, finance, contract administration, budgeting, benchmarking or auditing.

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

  • Advanced degree or professional certification in Finance/Accounting is preferred but not required.

Financial Controls Business Analyst SG8

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Contract Administration, or related field of study

Experience:

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in one of the following areas, accounting, finance, contract administration, budgeting, benchmarking or auditing.

In addition

  • Physical demand level is Sedentary
  • Advanced degree or professional certification in Finance/ Accounting is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Financials, Business Objects, and Ventyx Asset Suite is a plus.
  • Qualified professional with demonstrated teamwork capabilities working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong commercial, analytical, oral/written communication, and presentation skills are required.
  • Ability to successfully work with a diverse set of internal and external partners and all levels of the organization.
  • Core competencies include: adaptability/flexibility, teamwork/collaboration, communication, and planning/organizing.
  • Annual invoice volume: 90,000 invoices for $3.0 Billion and growing; Unvouchered Liabilities for $2.0 Billion.
  • Less than 10% Travel Required.

Where you’ll work:

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Roanoke, Virginia OR Tulsa Oklahoma

What you’ll get:

Financial Controls Business Analyst Senior SG7($87,633-$109,544)

Financial Controls Business Analyst SG8($98,993-$128,689)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

American Electric Power

About American Electric Power

Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
aep.com
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