This is a key position leading the General Accounting team. The position is responsible for overseeing the month end closing and internal reporting process. The position also oversees the General Accounting team and will work closely across the accounting department and various business departments, with internal and external auditors and upper management including Executives. This position is in charge of the accounting system software (SAP) and other accounting tools.

• Direct and oversee the Company month-end general ledger closing and internal reporting processes.
• Lead the general accounting team including overseeing and training 3 team members; group is responsible for O&M, benefits accounting (Payroll overheads, worker's compensation, bonus estimates, deferred compensation), vehicle accounting, misc. receivables, allocations, shared services and intercompany, P-card and travel.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable Supervisor and review and approve related journal entries, accounting, and reporting deliverables.
• Responsible for overseeing, owning, and maintaining the accounting system software (SAP) on behalf of the accounting team, including master file data and acting as the Accounting SAP subject matter expert.
• Responsible for owning other accounting tools including Blackline and Concur.
• Review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and other work performed by the general accounting team.
• Analyze and present monthly financial results to management and senior executives.
• Collaborate with the Budgeting and Financial Planning team in development of the annual Income Statement and periodic forecast updates to the Income Statement.
• Collaborate with the Rates and Regulatory team on regulatory data requests and rate cases.
• Reviews the FERC Form 2 filing and assists in overseeing the process and other regulatory filings.
• Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of process improvements for the General Accounting team including providing solutions for issues and process improvements.
• Research and document accounting issues, providing recommendations to management for resolution.
• Participate in other ad hoc technical projects, as required.
• Perform financial analysis and prepare special reports, as required.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with outside industry contacts and businesses to stay current with developing trends and best practices in accounting systems and procedures.
• Lead Bargaining Unit employees and administer and promote the philosophies and directives of the Joint Accord.
• Complete internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Demonstrate appropriate leadership and decision-making behaviors.
• Support the Company's commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA certificate are required.
• Strong knowledge and experience in applying U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
• 8 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership role and at least 2 years in public accounting preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture and proven critical thinker.
• Requires demonstrated leadership experience in directing and leading a department; delegating and coordinating employee activities; skill and commitment to coaching and developing employees.
• Experience with accounting software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) is required.
• Experience using SAP or another general ledger or other financial software system is required.
• Experience maintaining SAP master file data and opening and closing accounting periods in SAP is desired.
• Experience in a utility operation and knowledge of standard utility accounting is highly desired.
• Experience with a monthly general ledger process is required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills; able to facilitate group processes and make group presentations.
• Strong written communication skills including experience with process documentation and report generation.
• Strong conflict resolution skills; ability to mediate and resolve problems between internal and external stakeholders.
• Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills.
• Requires outstanding ethical standards and values consistent with those of the Company.
• Proven ability to function in a team environment, provide information and training to users while treating them with respect and dignity.
• Acts as a technical resource for others.