Director, Accounting, Systems & Process Improvement

Berkshire Hathaway Energy•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Director, Accounting, Systems & Process Improvement directs and completes process improvements, change management, system direction, and training for processes performed by the Finance organization, and assists with accounting responsibilities for the Controller organization as needed. The role identifies, develops, and executes process improvement opportunities using continuous improvement principles, and identifies, builds, and conducts training for the Finance organization. It ensures that improvement and training projects deliver value through enhanced business outcomes, increased productivity, and/or reduced costs while complying with corporate policies, vision, and overall strategy. The position directs and measures the effectiveness of Finance processes, oversees process-improvement projects and cross-functional teams, and serves as a Controller organization subject matter expert for software implementation initiatives. It designs and delivers technical, skills-development, and process training; directs change management strategies and related communications, training, and documentation; monitors industry technologies and best practices; and develops executive-level process-improvement initiatives with senior management input and approval. The role also supports regulatory requirements and ensures applicable compliance requirements are understood and followed. The position works in a general office environment. No special physical demands are required. The employer is not considering applicants who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in accounting or a related field.
Eight years of progressive related work experience.
Two years of work experience in a leadership role.
Knowledge and experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Understanding of the financial reporting process.
Experience managing interdepartmental projects.
Analytical, problem-solving, planning, time-management, decision-making, oral and written communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and project-management skills.
Ability to interpret accounting, financial, and economic information.
Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers on project objectives.
Experience using modeling, analytical, accounting, monitoring, or reporting software.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Analyze and measure the effectiveness of existing Finance organization processes and recommend, initiate, and develop sustainable, repeatable process improvements.
Oversee and perform the development, design, and delivery of process-improvement projects, leading cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and objectives.
Own Controller organization components of software implementation initiatives as a subject matter expert, ensuring new systems and technologies adopt and reinforce standard business processes.
Design, build, and deliver Finance organization training in technical topics, skill development, and processes in collaboration with Finance groups.
Direct change-management activities, including developing strategies and ensuring communications, training, and documentation are completed to mitigate risks associated with process change.
Monitor industry technologies and best practices for opportunities to enhance Finance organization efficiency.
Develop and direct executive-level process-improvement initiatives with input and approval from senior management.
Provide information and support regulatory requirements of process-improvement projects.
Understand, follow, and enforce compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations applicable to the position, company, and area of responsibility.
Perform related duties as assigned.