Manager, Regulatory Accounting
About The Position
Energy Accounting plays a critical role in ensuring proper cost recovery from customers by implementing regulatory requirements from our commissions while complying with US GAAP. The department’s responsibilities offer a unique opportunity to develop broad utility knowledge, understand how regulatory outcomes translate into financial reporting, and see how accounting decisions support operations, customer programs, and long-term business strategy. This dynamic team engages regularly with coworkers from our Regulatory Affairs, Law, Operations Finance, and operational teams across PG&E to understand programs, implement regulatory accounting requirements, and ensure incurred costs are properly tracked in alignment with commission authorizations. Through this work, team members gain exposure to a wide range of utility activities, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and develop the technical and business knowledge needed to support informed decision making across the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
- 7 years of relevant accounting experience
- Management experience with an ability to manage staff and programs.
Nice To Haves
- 10 years of relevant experience
- Experience in consulting with employees at all-levels
- CPA-Certified Public Accountant certification
Responsibilities
- Provides oversight, direction, and prioritization for a team of analysts supporting regulatory accounting activities.
- Sets goals, prioritizes work, supports development plans, conducts performance reviews, and provides ongoing feedback to direct reports.
- Manages the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, controls, and variance analysis.
- Oversees preparation of supporting documentation for SEC, FERC, and regulatory filings.
- Delivers accurate and timely financial data to support strategic decision making and financial reporting requirements.
- Coordinates data gathering, accounting strategy, and implementation activities in support of regulatory filings and final commission outcomes.
- Reviews and interprets policies, reporting requirements, rules, regulations, and commission directives.
- Leads the team through accounting assessments by providing guidance on applicable accounting requirements, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Partners with Directors, Managers, senior management, and cross-functional stakeholders to influence decisions and support effective engagement in regulatory accounting processes.
- Supports strategic planning and decision making by translating accounting and regulatory impacts into clear business insights.
- Identifies and implements process improvements that reduce risk, create efficiencies, and align work streams across the department and company initiatives.
Benefits
- discretionary incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
