Manager or Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Budget

Platte River Power Authority•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$147,504 - $241,033•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager or Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Budget position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating Platte River’s annual budget, financial statement and audit preparation, and other financial reporting, projections and control activities. The position establishes, monitors, and enforces internal financial and accounting controls, policies, and procedures, supports the strategic financial planning process, and monitors and confirms financial condition through an external audit.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (with emphasis in governmental accounting practices preferred)
Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and understanding complex accounting issues
Ability to create, maintain and understand complex spreadsheets and databases
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, financial enterprise systems)
Excellent organizational skills: detail oriented with the skill to perform detailed procedures while maintaining accuracy, quality, and productivity
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely to all levels within the organization
Ability to balance workloads of staff with competing demands
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment, prioritize resources, and make decisions in the best interest of the organization and its owner communities
Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to mentor and coach others in understanding and meeting established standards; ability to build highly effective teams and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to inspire, motivate, develop, and coach technical professionals
Ability to see and communicate organizational goals and align actions with strategies
Ability to work collaboratively and partner with other departments to ensure organizational goals are achieved
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or finance
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification
Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy
Minimum of six years of progressively responsible accounting, budgeting or financial reporting experience (for Manager)
Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible accounting, budgeting or financial reporting experience (for Senior Manager)
Minimum of three years of supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts
Emphasis in governmental accounting practices
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another related field (for Manager)
Experience with public utility accounting (for Manager)
Supervisory experience (for Manager)
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another related field (for Senior Manager)
Experience with public utility accounting (for Senior Manager)

Responsibilities

Supports the vision, mission, values, and culture of the organization
Oversees the financial reporting, projecting, budgeting and general accounting functions and guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing sound internal controls, financial policies, and procedures that are consistent with organizational strategies and goals
Coordinates, oversees, and ensures the annual budget and financial audit are completed by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data and recommending plans, collaborating with internal and external customers and management
Achieves budget objectives, including monitors revenues and expenditures, analyzes variances, and suggests corrective actions
Provides status and information regarding the organization’s financial condition; collects, interprets, analyzes, reports and projects financial data using effective financial reporting systems that provide accurate and timely information
Manages and improves process and procedures and communicates information to department and project managers
Coordinates the flow of information, including processes and procedures between the financial reporting and budget team and other functional areas to achieve financial objectives; interacts with management to solicit input and provide information and technical analysis
In conjunction with the Senior Manager, Accounting, oversees the month end close process, reviews and approves journal entries, ensures monthly account reconciliations are prepared and discrepancies resolved, and reviews and approves account reconciliations and other deliverables
Prepares special reports, collects, analyzes, and summarizes complex information and trends; provides accurate and timely financial information to internal and external customers
Leads implementation of new accounting standards, complies with legal requirements and various filing requirements, coordinates the flow of information, and manages and improves process and procedures
Verifies the integrity of accounting and financial systems, processes, and data
Ensures compliance with state budget law
Ensures accounting records are kept in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board accounting pronouncements and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts
Ensures accounting allocations are appropriately made and documented and that associated risk is appropriately managed
Ensures external tax reporting is compliant with applicable local, state and federal regulations
Participates in a variety of special projects, compiles special reports, and makes presentations as needed to management
Communicates and leads in an ethical manner that builds trust and relationships within the department and across the organization
Maintains professional and technical skills and knowledge by self-learning, as well as attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional associations and industry groups
Coaches and mentors employees, identifies training opportunities needed to maximize performance, and manages and evaluates employee performance
Represents Platte River on committees, interfaces with external auditors, and represents the organization in a professional manner to external organizations and owner communities
Establishes, monitors, and enforces internal financial and accounting controls, policies, and procedures, support the strategic financial planning process, and monitors and confirms financial condition through an external audit
Leads, manages, supervises, and oversees staff engaged in budgeting, financial and operational functions, including extensive analysis and reporting, and is dedicated to developing and implementing initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness
Demonstrates adaptability, a dedication to learning and sharing knowledge, leading others, engaging in open dialogue, development, and managing relationships, remains self-aware and calm under pressure
Performs other duties as assigned
Models the mission, vision, values and culture of the organization.
Provides direct supervision to professional, technical and skilled employees to maintain alignment with department and organizational goals and objectives.
Functions as an advisor to department and sets objectives for employees to achieve operational goals.
Enables training and development opportunities for direct reports and employees in area of responsibility.
Acts as a mentor for employees within larger department.
Provides guidance, analyzes issues and resolves conflicts within area of responsibility.
Collaborates with others on cross-functional projects.
Champions organizational policies and exercises objective judgment and decision making within department.