Senior Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Vistra•Irving, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting is responsible for the management and oversight of the SEC and External Reporting functions of the organization. This role involves driving the execution of complex tasks, reviewing team deliverables, and developing a highly skilled technical staff. The position also provides subject matter expertise and technical support to other departments and ensures compliance with internal controls and finance transformation initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related
6+ years of experience in Accounting or related field
4+ years experience in supervisory role
Experience with public company financial statements either in industry or at a public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred)
CPA preferred
Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems
Strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills
Broad understanding of accounting the accounting close process

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred in the Energy industry

Responsibilities

Drive execution of complex tasks and responsible for reviewing team deliverables.
Selects, develops, motivates and coaches a highly skilled and technical staff to ensure high productivity and quality of work.
Provides support to other departments as a subject matter expert.
Provides technical expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems.
Supports compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls and finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.
Manages financial reporting policies and processes for accurate and timely preparation of financial reports and other information to support SEC and other external reporting requirements.
Periodically conducts disclosure benchmarking and other analysis to stay abreast of financial reporting trends and techniques.
Works closely with functions across Vistra to ensure accurate information is included in quarterly, annual and transaction related SEC filings.
Supports the Company’s debt offering-related activities, including the review of offering memorandum.
Manages a team of staff accountants supporting the financial reporting workstream.
Assistance with other technical accounting matters, as needed.