Manager, General & Plant Accounting

Cobb EMC•Marietta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cobb EMC is seeking an experienced Manager, General & Plant Accounting to oversee plant accounting, fixed assets, work order accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and team leadership. This role serves as a key partner in the company's capital investment strategy, ensuring financial data is translated into strategic business insights and driving sound financial decisions in collaboration with operations, engineering, and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum 10 years’ experience in general and/or utility accounting
Strong fundamentals of general accounting
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and planning skills
Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills
Effective supervisory skills
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office products, and Fixed Asset systems
Demonstrate initiative and ownership in managing assigned accounting functions
Ability to identify risks or process gaps, resolve issues proactively, and ensure timely completion of departmental responsibilities
Experience with extracting data from software systems into spreadsheets
Previous supervisory experience
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA
Experience with PowerPlan or similar fixed asset system
Previous utility industry experience in accounting or cost accounting
Familiarity construction assembly codes, material reporting requirements, FERC or RUS work order procedures, and industry practices

Responsibilities

Managing general ledger activity, journal entries, allocations, and month-end close processes
Performing budget-to-actual variance analysis
Overseeing labor load allocations and franchise tax reviews
Preparing annual budgets and supporting monthly financial reporting
Driving process improvements and operational efficiencies throughout the department
Maintaining distribution plant records utilizing PowerPlan
Reviewing and analyzing work orders and capital expenditures
Coordinating construction work plan budgeting and reporting
Ensuring project and asset accounting accuracy
Supporting forecasting and capital deployment reporting efforts
Overseeing fixed asset accounting and ensuring compliance with reporting and tax requirements
Managing depreciation and general plant records
Tracking asset additions, retirements, and disposals
Reviewing annual property tax filings
Supporting external audits and board reporting requirements
Preparing capital expenditure and financial reports for senior leadership
Leading hiring, performance management, and employee development
Fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Managing departmental workload and priorities
Ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and practices