Utility Bill Manager

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Utility Bill Manager</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="page-break-after:avoid;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;"><span style="color:#333333;">About Fine Tune</span></span></b></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#333333;">Fine Tune helps large enterprises bring complex indirect services under control, specializing in facilities management, uniform rental, waste and recycling, security and guard services, pest control, and energy and utilities. We combine experienced operators with our auditing platform, eMOAT<sup>SM</sup>, to monitor invoices and enforce agreements month after month, providing spend confidence to our clients in procurement and finance. The world’s most recognizable brands choose Fine Tune, including Cargill, Caterpillar, Valvoline, Pfizer, Tyson Foods, and American Cancer Society. For more information, visit </span></span><a href="http://www.finetuneus.com/"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0563c1;">www.FineTuneUS.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#333333;">.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Job Overview</span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We are looking for a motivated and client-focused <b>Utility Bill Management Specialist</b> to join our team. This mid-level role sits at the intersection of client services and technical delivery, responsible for guiding clients through the onboarding and implementation of our utility bill management platform and serving as their primary point of contact throughout the ongoing relationship. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in the energy and utility space, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Responsibilities and Duties</span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Implementation & Onboarding</span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Lead end-to-end client implementations, including discovery, data migration, system configuration, and go-live support</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop and execute transition plans that ensure a smooth handoff from legacy processes or prior vendors</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Serve as the primary communication liaison for clients during implementation, providing regular status updates and proactively managing risks or delays</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Coordinate internally with technical, operations, and data teams to meet client timelines and requirements</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Client Relationship Management</span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Act as the ongoing face of the client relationship post-implementation, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day needs and strategic conversations</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Build trusted, long-term partnerships with key client stakeholders at all levels</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Conduct regular check-ins and business reviews to assess performance, communicate value, and surface opportunities for improvement</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Anticipate client needs and proactively recommend solutions or process enhancements</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Utility Bill Management Delivery</span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of utility bill processing for assigned client accounts</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Identify and escalate billing discrepancies, utility rate changes, or data quality issues</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Support clients in interpreting utility data, usage trends, and cost variance reporting</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ensure adherence to client-specific requirements and service level agreements (SLAs)</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Qualifications</span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Required</span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a related field</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">3–5 years of experience in utility bill management, energy services, or a related field</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles with responsibility for relationship management and communication</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Familiarity with utility billing processes, rate structures, and data formats (EDI, interval data, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple clients and priorities simultaneously</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to and engaging with client stakeholders</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfort working in data-heavy environments</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Preferred</span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with utility bill management platforms or energy information systems</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Exposure to sustainability or energy efficiency reporting (ENERGY STAR, GHG accounting, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Background in SaaS implementation or professional services delivery</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Benefits</span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Health Plan includes HSA and FSA plans</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Paid time off and paid holidays</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">401K with employer match</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Competitive salary with significant bonus opportunities</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">40-50 hours/week</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br> 

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