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Financial Accounting Manager
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Citizens Energy Group .
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Financial Accounting Manager to join our team! This role plans, organizes and directs the monthly general accounting process for the Trust, including generation of monthly consolidated financial statements and related reports for Citizens Energy Group and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. It prepares and manages the quarterly and annual external financial statements for Citizens and wholly-owned subsidiaries, including accompanying discussions, footnotes, and interaction with external auditors. The incumbent designs and monitors financial accounting procedures, controls, and systems. The position is responsible for timely and accurate outputs of functional areas, including compliance filings. Leadership, coaching, and development of staff is provided. The manager prepares accounting research papers for unusual or complex accounting transactions in consideration of applicable standards per GAAP and requirements of FERC and NARUC.
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Wellness Program
Adoption and tuition assistance
Employee Credit Union
PTO and Paid Holidays
Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
Responsibilities
Manages monthly internal closing activities, including preparation of management reports and accounting research papers (if needed). Meeting established deadlines is crucial.
Manages quarterly/annual external financial reporting activities, including coordination of footnote disclosures. Meeting established deadlines is crucial.
Manages, upgrades, tests, and other required duties for applicable portions of relevant software application (Blackline administration, Oracle EBS).
Provides leadership and coaching to staff, including identification of process improvement initiatives.
Completion of various project-based work or ad‑hoc requests for accounting.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience (minimum five years).
Computer proficiency with standard office software (documents, spreadsheets, presentations).
Effective communication and analytical skills.
Organizational skills.
At least five years of practical professional experience in one or more areas of accounting with demonstrated ability to apply accounting theory, principles and techniques.
Understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
Presentation and interpretation of financial statements.
Preferred Qualifications
Utility/regulatory experience.
Understanding of FERC and NARUC.
Experience writing queries and extracting data.
Legal structure of the Utility and its subsidiaries.
Knowledge of Citizens Energy Group policies, practices, and procedures.
Leadership training based on principles similar to Situational Leadership, Social Styles, or Leadership Challenge.
CPA, CMA, CIA certification is desirable.
Salary Minimum Salary: $105,300 (Grade 12).
Job Posting Deadline Open until filled.
Citizens is a drug‑free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Utilities
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Financial Accounting Manager
role at
Citizens Energy Group .
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Financial Accounting Manager to join our team! This role plans, organizes and directs the monthly general accounting process for the Trust, including generation of monthly consolidated financial statements and related reports for Citizens Energy Group and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. It prepares and manages the quarterly and annual external financial statements for Citizens and wholly-owned subsidiaries, including accompanying discussions, footnotes, and interaction with external auditors. The incumbent designs and monitors financial accounting procedures, controls, and systems. The position is responsible for timely and accurate outputs of functional areas, including compliance filings. Leadership, coaching, and development of staff is provided. The manager prepares accounting research papers for unusual or complex accounting transactions in consideration of applicable standards per GAAP and requirements of FERC and NARUC.
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Wellness Program
Adoption and tuition assistance
Employee Credit Union
PTO and Paid Holidays
Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
Responsibilities
Manages monthly internal closing activities, including preparation of management reports and accounting research papers (if needed). Meeting established deadlines is crucial.
Manages quarterly/annual external financial reporting activities, including coordination of footnote disclosures. Meeting established deadlines is crucial.
Manages, upgrades, tests, and other required duties for applicable portions of relevant software application (Blackline administration, Oracle EBS).
Provides leadership and coaching to staff, including identification of process improvement initiatives.
Completion of various project-based work or ad‑hoc requests for accounting.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience (minimum five years).
Computer proficiency with standard office software (documents, spreadsheets, presentations).
Effective communication and analytical skills.
Organizational skills.
At least five years of practical professional experience in one or more areas of accounting with demonstrated ability to apply accounting theory, principles and techniques.
Understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
Presentation and interpretation of financial statements.
Preferred Qualifications
Utility/regulatory experience.
Understanding of FERC and NARUC.
Experience writing queries and extracting data.
Legal structure of the Utility and its subsidiaries.
Knowledge of Citizens Energy Group policies, practices, and procedures.
Leadership training based on principles similar to Situational Leadership, Social Styles, or Leadership Challenge.
CPA, CMA, CIA certification is desirable.
Salary Minimum Salary: $105,300 (Grade 12).
Job Posting Deadline Open until filled.
Citizens is a drug‑free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Utilities
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Citizens Energy Group by 2x.
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