Financial Reporting Manager

About the role

Lead a team of accountants responsible for fulfilling financial reporting obligations for Southern Company Gas, a company registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, 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. The role coordinates with internal and external auditors, supports Southern Company Gas leadership and the Board of Directors, and partners across multiple teams to meet all financial reporting obligations. Located in Atlanta, Georgia with an in-office presence four days per week, subject to change based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three to four accounting professionals responsible for fulfilling the financial reporting obligations of Southern Company Gas using Oracle Cloud applications and reporting platforms such as Workiva.
• Lead and oversee the preparation and review of monthly management reports, quarterly and annual filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, annual filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, subsidiary financial statements, and annual compliance filings.
• Oversee and review analyses of financial transactions and operating results.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including the compilation of internal control evidence and the review and approval of internal control activities performed by direct reports.
• Support audits and financial statement reviews for Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries.
• Drive innovation and identify opportunities to improve processes and increase workflow efficiency in a dynamic environment.
• Foster employee growth and development through coaching, training, performance management, and ongoing feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Master's degree or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Ten or more years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong proficiency in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the rules and reporting requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Demonstrated experience with external financial reporting, including Current Report filings, financial statement preparation, and financial statement review.
• Strong understanding of financial transaction analysis and the evaluation of financial results.
• Experience with the 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 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts preferred.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing employees.

Skills

• Professional demeanor and a proven commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research capabilities, with an ability to simplify complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive, questioning approach to work.
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, anticipate next steps, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach with a focus on teamwork and results.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting demanding deadlines.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. A summary of the benefits offered can be found here.