Manager, General Ledger Cash

RWE•Chicago, IL

38d•$109,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Manager, General Ledger Cash, supervises a team of 2-3 accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of cash related activities including Withdrawal Certificate, bank reconciliation, daily cash postings, etc. The Manager, General Ledger Cash, collaborates closely with various Accounting and Finance teams, assist in ad hoc projects, provides guidance to Cash team, continuously work to improve the efficiency of the accounting and reporting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant work in the energy industry or related field, including at least 2 years of managing direct reports
Familiar with IFRS and US GAAP
Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred
Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure an accurate and timely cash postings for all RWE Americas companies
Overview month end close cash activities, including preparing/reviewing standard and miscellaneous cash journal entries, account reconciliation, etc
Review and approve intercompany transactions, treasury postings, and recurring accounting entries
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the cash postings in SAP
Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine cash transactions
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to increase automation and reduce cycle time. Establish best practices related to the monthly close process and account reconciliation process in order to operate in an efficient and effective manner
Support special projects, as appropriate
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies; support internal control documentation and testing
Serve as point of contact for external auditors during treasury audit cycles
Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to increase automation and reduce cycle time
Coordinate with Treasury, AP, and FP&A to align accounting with operational and financial strategies
Establish best practices related to the monthly close process and account reconciliation process in order to operate in an efficient and effective manner
Develop team capabilities through performance management, coaching, and career development
Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff. Hiring, training and supervision of accounting staff

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary