Director, Business Transformation (Finance & Accounting)

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

27d

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Director, Business Transformation (Finance & Accounting) Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Business Transformation to lead and execute our transformation program. This role is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives that simultaneously transform business operations and the technology (if applicable) that supports them. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the relevant functional and strategy, project management, and change management, with the ability to work across multiple verticals to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field. Or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in leading technology and/or business transformation programs in a functional context , ideally with a combination of functional revenue accounting and/or controls experience coupled with experience on business transformation/technology projects.
Strong operational and program delivery skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of change management principles and practices.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Financial and Accounting Integration experience within revenue recognition, reconciliation and reporting.
Demonstrated experience leading financial controls around billing to cash, unbilled revenue and deferred revenue management.
SAP ERP Experience
MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Direct financial and accounting integration within the CIS program to ensure accuracy in revenue recognition, reconciliation and reporting.
Oversee alignment of CIS processes with GAAP, SOX and utility accounting standards.
Lead financial controls around billing-to-cash, unbilled revenue and deferred revenue management.
Partner with Finance to enable transparent reporting and audit readiness.
Define and manage reconciliation processes between CIS and ERP/Finance systems.
Drive automation and digital tools to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a business transformation strategy through people, process and technology (if applicable) that aligns with the organization’s business goals and objectives.
Program Management: Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of transformational projects that enhance business operations and improve applicable domain capabilities; ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, business units, technology partners (if applicable) and external partners to ensure alignment and support for transformation initiatives.
Change Management: Champion change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies/way of working and processes across the organization.
Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success of transformation initiatives and report on progress to stakeholders.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with enterprise transformation projects."
Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of transformational professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies/tools to continuously improve the organization’s capabilities.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave Benefit
plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.