Manager, Corporate Accounting

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

33d

About The Position

The Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for leading a team focused primarily on accounting for the organization’s corporate entities, oversees certain accounting processes across all business segments, and acts as an advisor to business leaders on unique and complex transactions affecting the corporate segment. This leader has a mindset toward continuous improvement and process optimization, is a trusted advisor to the business and other internal stakeholders for complex or judgmental transactions, and is committed to the development of the Corporate Accounting Team.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least two years of managerial experience required.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong knowledge of SAP, Blackline, and Excel
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all necessary general ledger entries for assigned entities are identified and recorded timely to facilitate the monthly accounting close
• Determine appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions, such as new types of debt instruments, acquisitions and divestitures, system implementations, corporate software, etc., working with the Accounting Research team as needed
• Operate, test, and ensure the adequacy of internal controls related to monthly accounting close
• Approve journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balances, and schedules used for SEC filings
• Oversee the preparation of and review schedules for regulatory filings, including the FERC Form 60
• Oversee audit schedule preparation and interact with internal and external auditors
• Seek and implement improvements to processes
• Coach, develop, and provide feedback to staff

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 at our headquarters in Houston
• 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: Manager