Expert External Reporting Analyst

About the Role

The External Reporting team prepares quarterly and annual financial reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This high-profile team provides a great place for energized and talented employees to grow their career, make a contribution, and be recognized. The work offers challenge, variety, and exposure to key stakeholders in the Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Investor Relations departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of 10-Q and 10-K workpapers.
• Lead preparation of financial statements for other reporting projects (e.g., FERC, CPUC, benefit plan, NDT) and supporting workpaper documentation.
• Communicate with various internal partners (e.g., Legal, Investor Relations, Company FP&A) to gather information and ensure consistency of information reported externally.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business partners to gather information to ensure completeness and accuracy of disclosures.
• Identify and lead implementation of process improvements to reduce risk, improve effectiveness of communications with business partners, and gain efficiencies.
• Assist analysts and senior analysts in identifying areas for process improvement.
• Lead the resolution of more complex accounting/disclosure issues. Provide guidance to analysts and senior analysts in the process of researching and resolving issues.
• Identify and evaluate accounting issues including preparing documentation, proposing solutions, and/or communicating issues.
• Educate the business on accounting topics.
• Actively communicate issues and key activities to management.
• May manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Work with Directors and Managers across functions to influence decisions.
• May act as a team lead and provide direction to less experienced employees.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of public accounting or equivalent utility accounting experience.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to manage a variety of projects and timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders and navigate complex organizations.

Qualifications

• CPA license.
• MA/MS in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of Utility experience.
• Statement of Cash Flows experience.

Pay

PG&E provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. The salary range for this role in the Bay Area is:

• Minimum: $118,000.00
• Midpoint: $153,000.00
• Maximum: $188,000.00

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.