Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

About the role

The AES Corporation is a global power company with a diverse portfolio of operations across 12 countries. As the world's largest US-based global power company, AES is dedicated to shaping the future of energy through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. The company has been recognized for its commitment to ethical business practices and has received accolades such as being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year.

Responsibilities

• Research, document, and review complex accounting transactions, including those related to derivatives, revenue arrangements under ASC 606, leases under ASC 842, and consolidation accounting.
• Assist local TA teams by providing timely accounting analysis for proposed transactions and recommendations on deal structure.
• Support the M&A process by leading due diligence and transaction reviews from an accounting standpoint.
• Provide supervision and leadership to more junior technical accounting staff.
• Identify and resolve issues to avoid financial statement errors.
• Stay updated on new accounting pronouncements and relevant GAAP issues, and evaluate their impact on the company.
• Interpret accounting policies, propose and review changes to accounting policies, and prepare or participate in the preparation of certain footnote disclosures for public financial statements.
• Manage discussions with external auditors and consultants, and assist in special accounting projects as assigned.
• Regularly make judgments and interpretations in highly technical areas of US GAAP, such as identifying standalone derivatives, assessing variable interests in VIEs, and accounting for business combinations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Public Accountant with active license in the United States or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience with a publicly-traded company under US GAAP and/or with a Big 4 firm auditing publicly-traded companies under US GAAP.
• Extensive experience in highly technical accounting areas, particularly in the energy/utility sector.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and time/project management skills.
• Proficient in personal computer skills and strong research, analytical, and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and ability to understand and interpret complex accounting guidance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Lifetime life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave).