Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
Corporate Accounting Manager
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., Westminster, Colorado, United States, 80031
Corporate Accounting Manager
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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Job Description Responsible for leading corporate accounting operations and maintaining financial information in conformity with United States (US) GAAP, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts (USOA). Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accurate and timely accounting, analysis, and reporting of Tri-State and its subsidiaries’ financial information. Direct accounting processes, making recommendations for improvements and ensuring improvements are adopted. Ensure proper classification of costs and allocations and oversee internal and external financial and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits as they impact Corporate Accounting. Benefits Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits. Position Corporate Accounting Manager Salary Hiring Salary Range: $118,000-$151,000. Actual compensation offer may vary based on experience, education, and/or skill level. Responsibilities
Ensure the proper categorization and recording of financial information in conformity with US GAAP, SEC, and USOA. Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; ensure accounting transactions are recorded correctly. Develop and maintain the fixed asset system and procedures to record, report, and interpret fixed asset financial data related to plant in service for internal, GAAP, and regulatory reporting. Prepare monthly variance explanations for presentation to the Board of Directors. Review journal entries for proper documentation, correct accounting, and conformity with accounting guidance; approve or communicate deficiencies for correction. Review and approve all account reconciliations prepared by staff and communicate deficiencies for correction. Assure that all financial reports relating to fixed assets are prepared for internal, GAAP and regulatory reporting. Coordinate plant accounting related external and internal audit requests for reports and analyses. Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions. Supervise the Corporate Accounting group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. Work closely with the Assistant Controller to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient quarterly and annual external audits. Communicate issues and concerns with external auditors and Assistant Controller to achieve a defendable resolution. Ensure all internal controls are adhered to, properly documented, and executed to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives and monitor and advise on progress to enhance professional development of staff. Support Assistant Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements. Assist the Assistant Controller in design and function of accounting systems, developing procedures in conjunction with staff for maintaining such systems. Collaborate with other department managers to support overall department and enterprise goals. Serve as liaison between Corporate Accounting and other departments and stakeholders, providing procedural and accounting guidance and training as necessary. Assist the Assistant Controller with documenting accounting policies, processes, and procedures and internal controls, reviewing annually for effectiveness and recommending revisions as necessary. Direct and guide the accounting functions for joint project agreements ensuring conformity with various Participation Agreements, including reporting, billing, and reconciliation requirements. Direct and guide the accounting functions for third-party entities for which Tri-State Corporate Accounting provides accounting services, ensuring conformity with various agreements including reporting, billing, and reconciliation requirements. Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Maintain knowledge of developments in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area (e.g., Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety). Be familiar with Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance. Demonstrate behavior aligned with Tri-State’s culture and core values, and support compliance programs within the company. Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions is an essential function of the job. The ability to work overtime as needed is also an essential function. Qualifications
Education and Training Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Detail orientation with high accuracy; ability to develop collaborative relationships; effective communication; staff development; dispute resolution; project management software familiarity. Extensive knowledge of GAAP, FERC accounting/reporting, and SEC reporting; SOX internal controls knowledge; strong accounting allocation procedures. Understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory issues; knowledge of data system interrelationships; subsidiary and elimination accounting knowledge; proficiency with PC, MS Office, SAS, and OBIEE. Experience Ten (10) years of progressive accounting experience in general ledger; three (3) to five (5) years supervisory experience. Other Must be able to perform all essential functions; willingness to travel; valid driver’s license. Desired Job Qualifications Experience in electric utility accounting is desirable. About Us Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative delivering reliable, affordable power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across four states. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Tri-State employees operate across five states. Job Identification: 473 • Job Category: Finance and Accounting • Posting Date: 2025-09-12 • Job Schedule: Full time • Locations: Westminster, CO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Job Description Responsible for leading corporate accounting operations and maintaining financial information in conformity with United States (US) GAAP, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts (USOA). Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accurate and timely accounting, analysis, and reporting of Tri-State and its subsidiaries’ financial information. Direct accounting processes, making recommendations for improvements and ensuring improvements are adopted. Ensure proper classification of costs and allocations and oversee internal and external financial and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits as they impact Corporate Accounting. Benefits Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits. Position Corporate Accounting Manager Salary Hiring Salary Range: $118,000-$151,000. Actual compensation offer may vary based on experience, education, and/or skill level. Responsibilities
Ensure the proper categorization and recording of financial information in conformity with US GAAP, SEC, and USOA. Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; ensure accounting transactions are recorded correctly. Develop and maintain the fixed asset system and procedures to record, report, and interpret fixed asset financial data related to plant in service for internal, GAAP, and regulatory reporting. Prepare monthly variance explanations for presentation to the Board of Directors. Review journal entries for proper documentation, correct accounting, and conformity with accounting guidance; approve or communicate deficiencies for correction. Review and approve all account reconciliations prepared by staff and communicate deficiencies for correction. Assure that all financial reports relating to fixed assets are prepared for internal, GAAP and regulatory reporting. Coordinate plant accounting related external and internal audit requests for reports and analyses. Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions. Supervise the Corporate Accounting group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. Work closely with the Assistant Controller to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient quarterly and annual external audits. Communicate issues and concerns with external auditors and Assistant Controller to achieve a defendable resolution. Ensure all internal controls are adhered to, properly documented, and executed to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives and monitor and advise on progress to enhance professional development of staff. Support Assistant Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements. Assist the Assistant Controller in design and function of accounting systems, developing procedures in conjunction with staff for maintaining such systems. Collaborate with other department managers to support overall department and enterprise goals. Serve as liaison between Corporate Accounting and other departments and stakeholders, providing procedural and accounting guidance and training as necessary. Assist the Assistant Controller with documenting accounting policies, processes, and procedures and internal controls, reviewing annually for effectiveness and recommending revisions as necessary. Direct and guide the accounting functions for joint project agreements ensuring conformity with various Participation Agreements, including reporting, billing, and reconciliation requirements. Direct and guide the accounting functions for third-party entities for which Tri-State Corporate Accounting provides accounting services, ensuring conformity with various agreements including reporting, billing, and reconciliation requirements. Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Maintain knowledge of developments in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area (e.g., Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety). Be familiar with Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance. Demonstrate behavior aligned with Tri-State’s culture and core values, and support compliance programs within the company. Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions is an essential function of the job. The ability to work overtime as needed is also an essential function. Qualifications
Education and Training Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Detail orientation with high accuracy; ability to develop collaborative relationships; effective communication; staff development; dispute resolution; project management software familiarity. Extensive knowledge of GAAP, FERC accounting/reporting, and SEC reporting; SOX internal controls knowledge; strong accounting allocation procedures. Understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory issues; knowledge of data system interrelationships; subsidiary and elimination accounting knowledge; proficiency with PC, MS Office, SAS, and OBIEE. Experience Ten (10) years of progressive accounting experience in general ledger; three (3) to five (5) years supervisory experience. Other Must be able to perform all essential functions; willingness to travel; valid driver’s license. Desired Job Qualifications Experience in electric utility accounting is desirable. About Us Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative delivering reliable, affordable power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across four states. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Tri-State employees operate across five states. Job Identification: 473 • Job Category: Finance and Accounting • Posting Date: 2025-09-12 • Job Schedule: Full time • Locations: Westminster, CO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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