Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tampa Electric is seeking a strategic and experienced financial leader to join our Finance organization as Senior Manager, Financial Reporting. In this high-impact role, you will lead the company's regulatory accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of reporting activities while supporting critical business decisions that drive our long-term success. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you will provide expertise in technical accounting, regulatory accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and rate case support. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide financial strategy while leading a talented team of accounting professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Minimum of eight (8) years of accounting or financial experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial statement disclosures.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Regulated utility accounting and financial reporting experience.
Public accounting experience.
Experience with SAP, BPC, PowerPlan, or Allegro.
Knowledge of electric and gas utility operations, FERC accounting, and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

Lead all regulatory accounting and financial reporting activities, including SEC, FERC, FPSC, shareholder, and internal financial reporting.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reporting.
Oversee technical accounting research and provide guidance on complex or non-routine accounting matters.
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies that support compliance and optimal regulatory outcomes.
Direct monthly close activities, consolidations, journal entry review, and financial analysis.
Manage internal controls and financial reporting governance to ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness.
Support enterprise forecasting and financial modeling efforts that impact earnings, cash flow, and regulatory outcomes.
Partner with Finance leadership on rate case preparation, regulatory strategy, and testimony support.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory stakeholders.
Prepare and contribute to Board and parent company financial reporting materials.
Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and accounting professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.