Program Consultant – Utility Finance & Energy Efficiency at The CARIAN Group

Program Consultant – Utility Finance & Energy Efficiency
Location: Newark, New Jersey

Hybrid – 3 days in the office

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, women-owned consulting and advisory firm exclusively serving the power and utilities sector. We help utilities deliver energy programs, manage capital projects, and improve operational performance.

We're hiring a Program Consultant with strong utility financial experience to support energy efficiency initiatives. You’ll lead forecasting, financial analysis, and continuous improvement efforts supporting one of our utility clients—while helping document and streamline core financial processes that keep the program running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage bottom-up forecasts and budgets for energy efficiency programs

• Analyze actuals vs. forecast and conduct variance reviews with internal and client teams

• Apply utility accounting standards to ensure accurate financial tracking

• Evaluate energy savings, program ROI, and investment performance

• Document financial workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement

• Lead initiatives that improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting speed

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across program, finance, and engineering teams

• Communicate financial insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field

• 6+ years of experience in financial analysis and/or accounting—must include utilities or energy program work

• Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and investment evaluation

• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; reporting tool proficiency a plus

• Experience with utility regulatory and reporting requirements

• Strong communicator with the ability to translate data into decisions

• Process-driven and improvement-minded

Why CARIAN?

• Purpose-driven work – help deliver infrastructure that powers communities

• Industry reputation – trusted by leading utilities for reliability and results

• Career growth – opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams

• Collaborative culture – join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships

• Competitive total rewards – strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work 

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected class.

As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

CARIAN does not sponsor H-1b visas at this time.