Director, Accounting

Overall responsibility of organization/entity accounting activities to ensure the timely and accurate production of financial statements through control, management and monitoring.

Provide oversight and possible direct review/approval of high risk /complex/confidential transactions for completeness and accuracy consistent with technical and required control standards.

Responsible for management, review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, process documentation and control considerations. Primary co-ordination point for other key stakeholders

Responsible for leading transition of finance/accounting related activities for new acquisitions.

Responsible for the evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements within the East Region (example is the new Leasing standard).

Overall responsibility for the communication and representation of all business results. Collaboration with key Operational and /or Finance stakeholders inclusive of monthly, quarterly, annual and/or ad hoc requirements.

Overall responsibility to monitor for the timely review and approval of analysis/reports/schedules including but not limited to monthly financial statements, balance sheet and P&L actual vs. actual analytics, and reports filed with regulators (for example FERC Form 1).

Overall responsibility for external and internal audits for efficiency and effectiveness. Senior contact with audit managers to identify, clarify and resolve issues/requirements inclusive but not limited to audit debriefs and round tables. Direct responsibility for timely and efficient development of remediation action plans.

Direct responsibility for the quarterly certification of the accuracy of the financial results and the effectiveness of existing internal controls including but not limited to the identification of risk, impairment and control findings.

Establish and monitor a strong control environment including but not limited to adherence to internal SOX standards, GAAP, and aligned with Company Policies and procedures. Manage remediation of any self-assessed control deficiencies.

A key contributor to the preparation of all budgeting, forecasting and long tem modeling requirements including but not limited to ensuring actual results utilized are accurate and appropriate and that regulatory accounting considerations are appropriately incorporated.

Ensure active participation and support for Regulatory filings possibly including but not limited to providing and reviewing input and draft responses for filings appropriate for gov't agency requests.

Coach and Develop direct reports with regular performance reviews related to SMART goal setting and achievement. Monitor that indirect reports receive coaching, development and regular performance reviews related to SMART goal setting and achievement.

Establish an environment of excellence and teamwork where employees are disciplined in processes and work collaborate towards the achievement of personal, departmental and business goals and initiatives.

Actively promote and facilitate the identification and execution of process improvement/best practice initiatives throughout the organization/entity.

Bachelor degree required

10-15 years of experience required

Professional Accounting designation ( CPA) Preferred

Strong knowledge of accounting theory, generally accepted accounting principles and the Code of Federal Regulations

Utility accounting experience preferred

Ability to analyze, interpret and report financial information

Strong problem solving skills

Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database applications

Experience with Great Plains system would be an asset