Manager, General Ledger - Central/West

RWE•Chicago, IL

3d•$116,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The Manager, General Ledger - Central/West supervises a team of 5–6 accountants and ensures work is appropriately allocated and completed accurately and on time. The position manages a range of accounting activities, including the general ledger, financial statements, and year-end audit preparation, while addressing tight deadlines. The manager collaborates with Accounting and Finance teams, assists with ad hoc projects, provides guidance to the General Ledger team, and works to improve the efficiency of accounting and reporting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in the energy industry or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience managing direct reports.
Familiarity with IFRS and US GAAP.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer relationships.
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Teams.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
Ability to multitask while working independently and as part of a team.
Motivated self-starter with a goal-oriented approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to build relationships, empathize, and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Receptive to direction and feedback, willing to be challenged and developed, and coachable.
Detail-oriented, with strong business acumen and a sound understanding of business concepts.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred.
Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
Demonstrated desire to learn about the company and the renewables space.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; oversee close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, running month-end transactions such as settlements and depreciation, conducting balance-sheet analysis, and ensuring financial reporting deadlines are met.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure; advise staff on non-routine reporting transactions and develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
Monitor and analyze department work to improve procedures and use of resources while maintaining accuracy.
Support internal and external audits and special projects with Financial Reporting, Tax, Structured Finance, Risk and Credit, and Controlling, as appropriate.
Establish best practices for monthly close and account reconciliation processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Set annual goals and objectives with direct reports, monitor progress, and support their professional development.
Hire, train, and supervise accounting staff.
Collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams, provide guidance to the General Ledger team, assist with ad hoc projects, and improve accounting and reporting processes.