Principal Technical Accounting Consultant

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

21h

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary Conducts specialized analysis and studies. Resolves technical accounting and tax issues. Possesses expert understanding of technical accounting/financial and tax principles, practices and procedures, and financial systems and processes. Ensures adherence to general accounting and tax rules, SEC rules and FERC rules as needed. Possesses a thorough understanding of the business. Frequently assigned to lead roles for unusual and complex assignments. Involved in agreement and order negotiations, including clarification of ambiguous items. Provides work instruction to others. Provides consulting on specific topics within the organization, business areas and to executive management. Assumes lead role in facilitating business close cycles. Builds and maintains relationships with customers of the organization and users of Xcel Energy's financial information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree required
Minimum 8 years of general financial/accounting and reporting experience.
Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 8-year minimum.
In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules.
Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze more complex business scenarios.
Experience with leadership and project management.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis.
Conducts research and develops strategies.
Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions, on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings.
Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department.
Gains customer (internal and external) and executive management's confidence and builds relationships through results.
Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements.
Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required, to business areas and executive management