Manager-Project Accounting

Tallgrass•Lakewood, CO

5d•$125,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Description Primary purpose: Lead the accounting and control framework for capital projects and fixed assets to encompass the full project lifecycle – from project authorization and governance to capitalization, in-service, depreciation, and retirements. Collaborate with various departments to ensure monthly capital forecast updates are attained and facilitate the timely closeout of projects and accurate transfer of Construction in Progress to various fixed asset accounts. Responsibilities Period Close & Accounting: Oversee asset additions, capitalization, transfers, retirements/disposals, and impairments in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP & FERC requirements Review, maintain and improve monthly accounting work papers in support of month-end and quarter-end activities Review various general ledger and fixed asset reconciliations and accounts Manage and coordinate monthly project accrual process and journal entries Ensure proper classification of assets for appropriate useful lives and depreciation methods Oversee the monthly closure of the Oracle Projects and Oracle Fixed Asset module subledgers, including performing project and fixed asset related journal entries at close and throughout the month as needed Responsible for preparation and/or review of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end audit, including coordination with external and internal auditors Manage enterprise capital forecast and budget processes in collaboration with key stakeholders (Project Controls, Operations, Engineering, etc.) and FP&A Review project AFEs and assess appropriate accounting and project set up, as well as budget authorization Review and provide guidance to project teams related to the capitalization of projects and AFEs Serves as a subject matter expert and a point of contact for the Oracle Fusion Fixed Asset Module, Oracle Fusion Project Module, project set up, and project closure Setup, review, and adjust capitalized interest and capital overhead rates applied to projects Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure project set up and close out accuracy, collaborating to ensure accurate accounting and date placed in service Responsible for the coaching and performance management of any direct reports Maintain, review and update project and fixed asset policies Administrative oversight/maintenance of Oracle Fusion Fixed Asset and Project modules Perform generally varied and complex accounting-oriented duties in support of fixed assets requirements with minimal direction Develops and maintains strong and positive relationships and open communication with team members and internal/external stakeholders Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism Provides support for inquiries and special requests from management, auditors and others Ensures compliance with internal control environment Speaks clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and active listening Maintains a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance Will work non-traditional hours as needed Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined Contribute to non-routine projects as needed Other duties as assigned Project Accounting & Review: Manage enterprise capital forecast and budget processes in collaboration with key stakeholders (Project Controls, Operations, Engineering, etc.) and FP&A Review project AFEs and assess appropriate accounting and project set up, as well as budget authorization Review and provide guidance to project teams related to the capitalization of projects and AFEs Serves as a subject matter expert and a point of contact for the Oracle Fusion Fixed Asset Module, Oracle Fusion Project Module, project set up, and project closure Setup, review, and adjust capitalized interest and capital overhead rates applied to projects Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure project set up and close out accuracy, collaborating to ensure accurate accounting and date placed in service Other: Responsible for the coaching and performance management of any direct reports Maintain, review and update project and fixed asset policies Administrative oversight/maintenance of Oracle Fusion Fixed Asset and Project modules Perform generally varied and complex accounting-oriented duties in support of fixed assets requirements with minimal direction Develops and maintains strong and positive relationships and open communication with team members and internal/external stakeholders Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism Provides support for inquiries and special requests from management, auditors and others Ensures compliance with internal control environment Speaks clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and active listening Maintains a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance Will work non-traditional hours as needed Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined Contribute to non-routine projects as needed Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 5-7 years of previous fixed asset and project accounting experience; may be supplemented with experience in oil and gas industry construction and engineering projects
Understanding the accounting and reporting of transactions involving natural gas & crude oil transportation and storage
Must have a fundamental understanding of GAAP
General understanding and demonstrated ability with computerized accounting systems, operations analysis
Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
Capable of working independently and with limited supervision
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated, a team player and able to work on multiple projects at the same time
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work
Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate
Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit reports for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with financial reporting and preparation of financial statements.
Prior use and experience with Oracle Financial Cloud or other cloud-based ERP preferred.
Knowledge of FERC Regulations

Responsibilities

Oversee asset additions, capitalization, transfers, retirements/disposals, and impairments in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP & FERC requirements
Review, maintain and improve monthly accounting work papers in support of month-end and quarter-end activities
Review various general ledger and fixed asset reconciliations and accounts
Manage and coordinate monthly project accrual process and journal entries
Ensure proper classification of assets for appropriate useful lives and depreciation methods
Oversee the monthly closure of the Oracle Projects and Oracle Fixed Asset module subledgers, including performing project and fixed asset related journal entries at close and throughout the month as needed
Responsible for preparation and/or review of audit schedules as well as other analyses for the year-end audit, including coordination with external and internal auditors
Manage enterprise capital forecast and budget processes in collaboration with key stakeholders (Project Controls, Operations, Engineering, etc.) and FP&A
Review project AFEs and assess appropriate accounting and project set up, as well as budget authorization
Review and provide guidance to project teams related to the capitalization of projects and AFEs
Serves as a subject matter expert and a point of contact for the Oracle Fusion Fixed Asset Module, Oracle Fusion Project Module, project set up, and project closure
Setup, review, and adjust capitalized interest and capital overhead rates applied to projects
Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure project set up and close out accuracy, collaborating to ensure accurate accounting and date placed in service
Responsible for the coaching and performance management of any direct reports
Maintain, review and update project and fixed asset policies
Administrative oversight/maintenance of Oracle Fusion Fixed Asset and Project modules
Perform generally varied and complex accounting-oriented duties in support of fixed assets requirements with minimal direction
Develops and maintains strong and positive relationships and open communication with team members and internal/external stakeholders
Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
Provides support for inquiries and special requests from management, auditors and others
Ensures compliance with internal control environment
Speaks clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and active listening
Maintains a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance
Will work non-traditional hours as needed
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public
Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined
Contribute to non-routine projects as needed
Other duties as assigned