Financial Accounting Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead the monthly general accounting process for Citizens Energy Group and its subsidiaries. This includes generating monthly consolidated financial statements, preparing and managing quarterly and annual external financial statements, designing and monitoring financial accounting procedures, controls, and systems, and ensuring compliance filings are timely and accurate.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manages monthly internal closing activities, including preparation of management reports and accounting research papers (if needed).
• Manages quarterly/annual external financial reporting activities, including coordination of footnote disclosures.
• Manages and upgrades testing of relevant software applications (Blackline administration, Oracle EBS).
• Provides leadership and coaching to staff, including identification of process improvement initiatives.
• Completes various project-based work or ad-hoc requests for accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience required (minimum five years).
• 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.
• Solid computer proficiency with standard office software (documents, spreadsheets, presentations).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are critical.
• Effective communication and analytical skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Presentation and interpretation of financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience required (minimum five years).
• 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.
• Solid computer proficiency with standard office software (documents, spreadsheets, presentations).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are critical.
• Effective communication and analytical skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Presentation and interpretation of financial statements.

Skills

• Utility/regulatory experience.
• Understanding of FERC and NARUC.
• Experience writing queries and extracting data.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits including 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

Pay

Minimum Salary $107,400 (Grade 12)

Schedule

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule