Manager Corp Accounting & Financial Systems

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About The Position

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Manager Corp Accounting & Financial Systems in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. About Us WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.Job SummaryManage the month-end actual and forecast as well as the annual budget processing. Manage software systems utilized for finance transactions and reporting including inbound and outbound system interfaces. Manage data (master data management) and reporting libraries. This position works closely with IT to troubleshoot system issues, evaluate/prototype new systems and reporting solutions and oversee both planned and unplanned regression testing to ensure system stability. Responsibilities include oversight of SOX controls regarding account reconciliation, journal entry and security role processes. This position also manages the year-end financial accounting process and provides support for rate case requests as well as regulatory commission, internal and external audit data requests. In addition to providing support to Finance, this position also provides on-going support for Supplier Diversity reporting, Payroll processing and Operations reporting.

Requirements

7 - 10 years of utility finance, budgeting and forecasting experience with an emphasis on systems or related business experience – Utility experience preferred
Bachelors degree required. Preferred field of study Business Admin, Accounting or Finance
Expert in understanding financial statement interrelationships as well as intercompany transaction processing
Experience with rate case, regulatory commission and external audit data requests
Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities
Demonstrated leadership ability and supervisory skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated project management and change management skills

Nice To Haves

In-depth understanding of financial systems configuration and master data – SAP, UI Planner & Blackline preferred
In-depth understanding of reporting solutions – SAP and BW experience preferred
Experience with Supplier Diversity reporting preferred
Experience with union contract negotiations preferred
Experience with UIPlanner preferred
Experience with implementation of new solutions preferred
Proven experience improving processes preferred
Experience with operation process (finance) audits preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly and fiscal year end closing process
Oversee the process of developing the financial budgets for the consolidated parent company and each of its subsidiaries
Oversee finance systems and reporting including configuration, enhancements, master data, validation and end users security
Oversee Finance training and change management
Build, publish and maintain Finance reports and reporting solutions: BW Webi & Analysis for Office, SAP Report Painter, etc
Manage software upgrades and changes that are required for SAP, BW, Blackline and UI Planner
Coordinate and communicate the annual budget schedule
Coordinate and communicate year-end closing schedule
Provide support to Finance team on transaction processing and reporting
Provide support to Supplier Diversity, Payroll and Operations teams
Manage, coache and develop subordinates in their assigned duties