Senior Accounting Manager - Generation Accounting

Vistra•Irving, TX

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager of Generation Accounting is responsible for accounting and reporting related to fixed assets and CWIP (PP&E), long term service agreements (LTSA), leases, materials and supplies (M&S) inventory, deferred maintenance, operating & maintenance (O&M) expenses, nuclear fuel, and/or asset retirement obligations (ARO). This role ensures accurate close processes, compliance, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
7 + years of experience in Accounting or related field
2+ years experience in supervisory role
Experience with fixed assets accounting and reporting systems
Strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills
Broad understanding of accounting the accounting close process

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Experience preferred in the Energy industry
CPA preferred

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.
Support compliance with contractual reporting obligations.
Leads monthly close and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal standards.
Oversees updates to capital and expense trackers and models used in accounting for generation accounting activities including both development/construction projects and assets in service.
Assess results and identifies key drivers for variances between actual results and plan, projection, and prior year.
Collaborates with plant leadership to provide training and ensure policy adherence.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate accounting for generation capital projects and regulatory impacts.