Financial Accounting Manager

Citizens Energy Group•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$107,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Plans, organizes and directs the monthly general accounting process for the Trust, including generation of monthly consolidated financial statements and related reports for Citizens Energy Group and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Prepares and manages the quarterly and annual external financial statements for Citizens and wholly-owned subsidiaries, including accompanying discussions, footnotes, and interaction with external auditors. Designs and monitors financial accounting procedures, controls & systems. Responsible for timely and accurate outputs of functional areas, including compliance filings. Provides leadership, coaching, and development to staff. Prepares accounting research papers for unusual or complex accounting transactions in consideration of applicable standards per GAAP and requirements of FERC and NARUC.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience required (minimum five years).
At least five years of practical professional experience in one or more areas of accounting with demonstrated ability to apply accounting theory, principles and techniques.
Solid computer proficiency with standard office software (documents, spreadsheets, presentations). Strong Microsoft Excel skills are critical.
Effective communication and analytical skills.
Organizational skills.
Understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
Presentation and interpretation of financial statements.

Nice To Haves

Utility/regulatory experience.
Understanding of FERC and NARUC.
Experience writing queries and extracting data.
Legal structure of the Utility and its subsidiaries.
Knowledge of Citizens Energy Group policies, practices, and procedures.
Leadership training based on principles similar to Situational Leadership, Social Styles, or Leadership Challenge.
CPA, CMA, CIA certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manages monthly internal closing activities, including preparation of management reports and accounting research papers (if needed). Meeting established deadlines is crucial.
Manages quarterly/annual external financial reporting activities, including coordination of footnote disclosures. Meeting established deadlines is crucial.
Management, upgrade testing, and other required duties for applicable portions of relevant software application (Blackline administration, Oracle EBS).
Provides leadership and coaching to staff, including identification of process improvement initiatives.
Completion of various project-based work or ad-hoc requests for accounting.
Performs other duties as assigned.