Manager, Accounting Operations

Major Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, and year end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Support the annual audit process by liaising with external auditors to meet deadlines.
• Cook up with various groups to support preparation of financial statements, management reports, and external reporting as needed.
• Aid in preparing mid-year and annual financial reports according to governmental accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including supporting schedules.
• Oversee day to day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and subledger integration.
• Ensure that financial statements and accounts are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ensure proper support to meet business requirements of financial and non-financial controls.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in General Accounting Operations, along with supervisory experience to support the people management scope of the role.
• Well versed in working with ERP platforms and utilizing emerging technologies to improve productivity and efficiencies around various accounting work streams.
• Prior experience with SAP S4/Hana ERP experience is helpful.
• Graduate degree or MBA preferred.
• CPA licensure preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Preferred Credentials and Experience

• Familiarity or experience with FERC and/or GASB accounting rules.
• Work experience within the Utility industry.
• Advance working knowledge of US GAAP Accounting with proficiency in Cost Accounting and/or Accounting methods and theory.
• Advance knowledge of general ledger structure and financial reporting.
• Advance knowledge of SAP or accounting ERP system is preferred.
• Detailed understanding of NYPA’s financial structure.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills are required in dealing with Management, independent auditors, external customers, and for coordinating interdepartmental projects.
• Ability to organize and coordinate activities involving multiple departments while continuing to meet deadlines.