Manager, Accounting

Summary

The Manager, Accounting will manage the general accounting operations including accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger functions. Additionally, this position will manage accounting process, internal controls, staffing and escalation of complex or cross-functional issues, and provide guidance in accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance and audit outcomes. 

Essential Functions

1. Manage and operate the performance and integrity of general accounting, including accounts payable, payroll and general ledger in accordance with utility practice and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

2. Manage and review the accounting close functions and verify consistency. 

3. Create, maintain and review accounting processes and internal controls, that align with leadership guidance. 

4. Provide technical support under recognized accounting principles, escalating review to leadership. 

5. Primary liaison for audits; including coordination of response, resolution of issues and remediation of findings. 

6. Oversee account reconciliation standards and resolution of reconciliation items, resolve issues and outline reformed practices. 

7. Review and interpret financial results; including actual-to-budget variances and communicate findings. 

8. Develop, propose and secure approval of department organizational structure and staffing to meet operating requirements and to anticipate future needs. This includes appropriate business process analysis required to support necessary organizational changes. 

9. Manage labor-related accounting compliance in alignment with union agreements, payroll law and related policies. 

10. Coordinate with Regulatory, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and Plant Accounting to support rate filings, compliance submission and reporting accuracy. 

11. Review and recommend system enhancements and automation initiatives, to improve control, efficiency and auditability. 

12. Serve as contact point for accounting execution issues, resolve division impacts and elevate in alignment with leadership. 

13. Other duties as assigned. 

Relationships

Internal

• Controller: Report to, receive direction, guidance, and decisions from.

• VP, Finance and Accounting: Confer with, give and receive information.

• Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information. 

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives

• External auditors: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information with. 

• State and Federal Agencies: Provide and exchange information with, Make inquiries and review for compliance.

Competencies

1. Ability to produce accurate financial records and adhere to GAAP and regulatory guidelines.

2. Demonstrate expertise in accounting principles and industry-specific financial practices.

3. Effective leadership by fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment through guidance, training and mentorship. 

4. Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting. 

5. Proven ability to apply best practices and automation tools to optimize workflows, improve accuracy, and reduce financial risks.

6. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing. 

7. Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct. 

8. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with proficiency in Excel. 

9. Knowledge of internal controls and risk management. 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has the supervisory responsibility for the Supervisor of General Accounting and those reporting divisions. 

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Frequent long hours due to deadlines and seasonal workloads. Occasional travel to seminars outside the state.