Energy - Manager, Corporate Accounting

Overview

Position Summary
Manages the monthly activities of the general ledger close and production of the monthly, consolidated financial statements and the daily activities of the Non-Utility Accounting.

• Manages the work of the Non-Utility Accounting staff, including hiring, evaluating, training, performance management, compensating, motivating, coaching, and developing goals and procedures to ensure the achievement of goals
• Leads and coordinates the monthly closing process. Specifically, manages the execution of a monthly closing process to accumulate financial accounting data into the accounting system (People Soft GL) and to produce financial statements (standalone and consolidated) that conform/comply with GAAP, SEC and/or regulatory requirements and are compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 control procedures
• Coordinates the following:
  With senior management to conduct financial statement due diligence and quarterly reviews;
  With internal and external auditors for all interim reviews and annual audits of the Company’s accounting records, including the timing of such reviews and audits, and the communication and delivery of all informational requirements;
  With other departments within US Utilities Finance and other internal and external stakeholders on the timing of report filings and the communication and delivery of all financial informational requirements
• Manages the formulation and updating of Finance-related policies and procedures
• Leads the Non-Utility Accounting staff in supporting the non-utility business operations in the power and gas segments including management reporting and analysis, business processes and finance support
• Works with cross-functional teams to analyze and implement the accounting and reporting for new business transactions
• Executes the tactical strategies within the area, including identification, design and implementation of improvements in policies, processes and systems

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• 7+ Years Experience in accounting (or a Master’s degree plus 5 years of accounting experience) required
• 2+ Years Supervisory experience required
• Experience with a public accounting firm preferred
• Technical accounting experience helpful
• CPA preferred
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of GAAP and the ability to interpret and apply relevant accounting guidance to specific business transactions or events
• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office and advanced functions in Excel, to share, retrieve, research and present business information
• Proven working knowledge of People Soft or other ERP system experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate multiple scenarios and to implement effective solutions to broadly defined business problems
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors, subordinates and peers
• Demonstrated ability to meet numerous internal and external deadlines often under tight time constraints
• Demonstrated ability to present diverse ideas logically and concisely both verbally and in writing

We offer a competitive salary range of $123,800 to $180,125 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Alta Gas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. Alta Gas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7…