Director of Accounting

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Accounting – Financial Services and Accounting Projects is a senior finance leadership role responsible for oversight of Financial Services functions, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Remittance, and Benefits Accounting, while leading enterprise and accounting transformation initiatives. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, SOX, and regulatory requirements and serves as a strategic partner across Finance, HR, IT, Supply Chain, Tax, Treasury, and Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 5+ years leading teams in large corporate or regulated environments.
• Experience with SOX, SEC reporting, ERP systems, and accounting transformations.
• Utility, energy, infrastructure, or regulated industry experience.
• Big Four public accounting background.
• Experience supporting organizations exceeding $1B in annual revenue.
• ERP implementation leadership experience.
• M&A, integration, and divestiture experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll, accounts payable, remittance, and related accounting activities.
• Ensure strong internal controls over payroll, cash disbursements, employee benefits, and vendor payments.
• Coordinate external audit and regulatory requests.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and service delivery excellence.
• Ensure timely filings, reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Lead accounting technology initiatives and ERP optimization efforts, including SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Support divestitures, acquisitions, and transition service agreements.
• Champion automation, workflow, redesign, and data governance initiatives.
• Leverage analytics and reporting tools to improve decision-making and efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting managers and professionals.
• Build succession plans and strengthen organizational capability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs
• On-site wellness center
• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director