Accounting Manager, Gross Margin & Regulatory

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.•Saco, ME

11d•$98,861 - $235,234

About The Position

H2O America is seeking an Accounting Manager, Gross Margin & Regulatory to lead day-to-day accounting operations across its subsidiaries and multiple jurisdictions. The role oversees financial deliverables, accounting staff, complex reconciliations and journal entries, close activities, and audit processes. It supports financial forecasting and budgeting, regulatory filings, internal controls, and compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. The position combines leadership with hands-on accounting work and serves as a key liaison to internal departments, external stakeholders, auditors, and agencies. Occasional domestic travel may be required. Locations include Magnolia, Texas; Cromwell, Connecticut; Saco, Maine; and San Jose, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or 10 or more years of relevant professional experience with progressively increased responsibility.
Hold relevant certifications required for the team’s needs or directed by management.
Demonstrated experience leading technical or cross-functional teams.
Expertise in GAAP and bookkeeping best practices.
Strong expertise in general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Experience leading audit processes and preparing relevant documentation.
Experience in budget development, monitoring, and forecasting.
Expertise in financial data analysis and providing actionable insights into complex anomalies.
Deep understanding of tax compliance, internal controls such as SOX, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems, such as Oracle.
Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA license.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions.
Oversee complex reconciliations and preparation across subsidiary and general ledgers; resolve complex discrepancies and establish escalation and review standards.
Review complex journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, and post journal entries as needed.
Direct and schedule month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, adjustments, and complex schedules.
Manage data requests from external stakeholders, such as actuaries, insurance representatives and providers, and asset holders.
Assist with accurate and timely regulatory filings, including SEC and state public utility authority filings.
Assist with financial forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning.
Manage accounting staff and accounting deliverables; hire, mentor, and make performance decisions to build high-performing teams.
Lead the development and review of complex financial reports, including cost reports, forecast reviews, revenue projects, grant reporting, and audit documentation.
Prepare complex accounting deliverables as needed.
Develop strategies to strengthen accounting processes, enhance internal controls, and minimize control gaps and financial risk.
Supervise complex audit procedures, including audit planning, auditor coordination, and responses to complex inquiries; provide analyses and reports and present data to groups, including leadership.
Serve as the primary liaison with internal departments and external agencies, presenting information, providing recommendations, and supporting coordinated fiscal operations.
Assist with development of the financial strategic plan as needed.
Educate managers on developing and analyzing departmental budgets.
Support obtaining new long-term debt, including responding to inquiries, as needed.
Educate stakeholders and senior leaders on complex accounting topics and financial insights for strategic decision-making.
Support the development and interpretation of accounting compliance and controls, including SOX 404 requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, staff, and stakeholders.
Assist with software and system upgrades as needed.
Oversee daily data integrations between enterprise accounting systems, such as PowerPlant and JDE E1, as needed.
Manage organizational cash-management tools and perform other treasury and cash-management functions, including initiating or approving wires, as needed.
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.
Complete occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines or address emergencies as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as required or assigned.