Robert Half
Description Our client, a $7B Utility company is looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead a team focused on general ledger accounting for holding companies, a centralized service company, and other unregulated companies, not to include gas or electric utilities. In addition, this position oversees certain accounting processes across all business segments. Essential Functions
- Ensure that all necessary general ledger entries for assigned entities are identified and recorded timely to facilitate the monthly accounting close
- Assign, monitor, and facilitate work of staff accountants
- Approve journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balances, and schedules used for SEC filings
- Oversee the preparation of and review schedules for regulatory filings, including the FERC Form 60
- Oversee audit schedule preparation and interact with internal and external auditors
- Answer questions from leadership, FP& A, and other interested parties about assigned entities and transactions
- Perform, test, and ensure the adequacy of internal controls related to closing the books
- Determine appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions, working with the Accounting Research team as needed
- Support projects, such as acquisitions and divestitures, system implementations, implementation of new accounting standards, etc.
- Seek and implement improvements to processes
- Coach, develop, and provide feedback to staff
- Troubleshoot posting system generated general ledger entries
- Bachelor degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 2+ years in supervisory role - Will be managing a team of 3 people (Lead Analyst (MBA but not a CPA), Senior Analyst (CPA) and an Analyst)
- SAP and Blackline required