Financial Reporting Manager

About the role

Lead a team of accountants responsible for fulfilling financial reporting obligations for Southern Company Gas, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registrant, and its four reporting segments: Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Marketing Services, Gas Pipeline Services, and Corporate. This position ensures compliance with SEC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements and coordinates with internal and external auditors. Located in Atlanta, Georgia with an in-office presence four days per week, subject to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three to four accounting professionals using Oracle Cloud and Workiva to fulfill financial reporting obligations.
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly management reports, quarterly and annual SEC filings, annual FERC filings, subsidiary financial statements, and annual compliance filings.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including internal control evidence compilation and review of direct reports' control activities.
• Support audits and financial statement reviews for Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries.
• Drive process improvements and workflow efficiency in a dynamic environment.
• Foster employee growth through coaching, training, performance management, and feedback.
• Analyze financial transactions and operating results.
• Coordinate with Southern Financial Reporting, leadership, the Board of Directors, and the Controls and Compliance Committee.
• Partner across teams to support all financial reporting obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field (required).
• Master’s degree or advanced degree (preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant designation or equivalent professional certification (preferred).
• Ten or more years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SEC reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with external financial reporting, including Current Report filings, financial statement preparation, and review.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act, specifically Disclosure Controls and Procedures (preferred).
• Experience using Oracle Cloud and Workiva (preferred).
• Working knowledge of the natural gas or electric utility industry and FERC Uniform System of Accounts (preferred).
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing employees.

Skills

• Professional demeanor and commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research capabilities.
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to work.
• Proven project management skills, including prioritization and adaptability to changing business needs.
• Collaborative leadership with focus on teamwork and results.
• Ability to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), serving approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through regulated distribution companies in four states and 600,000 retail customers through natural gas marketing companies. Nonutility businesses include interstate pipelines and natural gas storage facilities. Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast, committed to innovation, resilience, and sustainability with a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in employee well-being through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. View benefits summary.