Financial Accounting Manager

Overview

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Financial Accounting Manager to join our team!

Plans, organizes and directs the monthly general accounting process for the Trust, including generation of monthly consolidated financial statements and related reports for Citizens Energy Group and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. 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. Designs and monitors financial accounting procedures, controls & systems. Responsible for timely and accurate outputs of functional areas, including compliance filings. Provides leadership, coaching, and development to staff. Prepares accounting research papers for unusual or complex accounting transactions in consideration of applicable standards per GAAP and requirements of FERC and NARUC.

Citizens Energy Group offers 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 

If you are looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of starting a rewarding new chapter of your career! Minimum Salary: $107,400 (Grade 12)

Responsibilities

• Manages monthly internal closing activities, including preparation of management reports and accounting research papers (if needed). Meeting established deadlines is crucial.
• Manages quarterly/annual external financial reporting activities, including coordination of footnote disclosures. Meeting established deadlines is crucial.
• Management, upgrade testing, and other required duties for applicable portions of relevant software application (Blackline administration, Oracle EBS).
• Provides leadership and coaching to staff, including identification of process improvement initiatives.
• Completion of various project-based work or ad-hoc requests for accounting.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications                     

• Utility/regulatory experience.
• Understanding of FERC and NARUC.
• Experience writing queries and extracting data.
• Legal structure of the Utility and its subsidiaries.
• 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.

Job Posting Deadline: Open until filled Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.