Manager Accounting - PHISCO (Hybrid)

Exelon • Baltimore, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Exelon is seeking a Manager Accounting to oversee an accounting team responsible for recording and reporting financial transactions and executing Sarbanes-Oxley controls. The role produces accurate and timely financial statements, collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate records and support forecasting and planning, and leads efforts to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.

The manager oversees monthly and quarterly close activities, reporting and analysis, account reconciliations, audit and regulatory support, and special projects involving process improvement, automation, or changes in accounting and regulatory requirements. The position also manages and mentors accountants, supports their professional development, and fosters a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

The work is varied and difficult, requiring judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. The manager works under minimal supervision, coaches and mentors team members, and supports Exelon Finance’s cultural pillars of development, diversity, equity and inclusion, innovation, and community engagement. The position may require overtime, weekend work, and limited travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, practices, and regulations, including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Ability to document a broad range of issues in work papers, disclosures, and memos.
• Strong analytical skills, including evaluating data and exercising judgment.
• Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Effective teambuilding and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Commitment to high standards of quality and integrity.
• Professionalism and respect for others.

Nice To Haves

• 8–10 years of related experience.
• MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA.
• Public accounting experience.
• Regulatory, utility, FERC, SEC reporting, or energy industry experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with analytical tools and artificial intelligence to improve processes and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley controls operate effectively and identify necessary changes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports and analysis for internal and external reporting.
• Research variances, identify data trends and root causes, and recommend adjustments or enhancements.
• Review, approve, and analyze account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with business partners to resolve accounting issues and support planning, forecasting, regulatory, and business decisions.
• Present and communicate operating results to leadership and provide insights and recommendations for business decisions.
• Work with internal and external auditors and support audits and regulatory data requests, including requests involving external stakeholders.
• Analyze current processes and procedures and recommend, develop, and lead improvements using emerging technologies.
• Participate in and lead special projects related to process improvements, automation, and changes in regulatory or accounting requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of accountants, supporting professional growth and high performance.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment and support the company’s cultural pillars.

Benefits

• Annual bonus for eligible positions of 20%.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays.
• Maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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