NOTE: This position is Hybrid working occasionally in office. Selected candidate must reside in either Columbus, OH or Charleston, WV geographic area which is within one of AEP's already established state areas to adhere to local employment laws (AEP is not located in the entire state in most circumstances).

POSITION SUMMARY:
Identifies and implements processes and work products to support the management and reporting of AEP's regulated renewable operating assets.
Drives improvements in financial and operational metrics and maximizes the value of assigned assets.
Reviews performance reports, investigates issues, and seeks initiatives to improve performance.
Prepares performance summary reports, operational and financial.
Optimizes data analytic tools to provide real time insights on financial and operational KPIs.

• Identify compliance and reporting requirements in project governing documents including Power Purchase Agreements, Hedge Agreements, O&M Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, Land Leases, Financing Agreements, and LLC Agreements. Ensure compliance with all requirements, enlisting support of other team members or subject matter experts, as needed.

• Prepare and manage forecasts, budgets, financial and operational variance reports, and other ad hoc reports.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to find resolutions for any operational, financial, commercial, or technical issues.

• Support renewable operations team in the analysis of issues impacting operations. Identify opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and maintain data analytic visuals and dashboards which support the operation of current renewable facilities and strategic visions for future projects.

• Identify and resolve legal, contractual, regulatory, and commercial issues as they arise with support of appropriate subject matter experts.

• Interface with business development, construction management, and finance groups to ensure the smooth transition of projects into commercial operation.
  
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Four (4) years of experience in asset management, business management, contract management, or operations role. Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and analysis preferred.

• Knowledge of wind and solar asset operations is helpful

• An understanding of energy hedging, energy financing structures and knowledge of regional ISOs and RTOs

• Prior project management or financial analysis experience related to energy projects and/or project financing of renewable energy projects

• Must be a team player and able to demonstrate experience successfully working with peers, management, cross functional groups, project stakeholders, and unaffiliated third parties

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems

• Possess the ability to concisely present information to management and third-parties on financial transactions

• Some travel is required.