Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

AES US•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of five (5) years of recent verifiable experience in an accounting Manager role including accounting research/technical accounting analysis within a large multi-national firm.
Proficiency in personal computer skills.
Strong research, interpersonal and project management skills.
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and ability to understand and interpret complex accounting guidance.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to read and interpret complex contract language.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership of a team and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Self-motivated and able to work in a team with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Performing independent research of complex accounting transactions and prepare as well as review technical accounting memos based on a wide variety of topics.
Reviewing research and documentation performed by senior technical accountants and providing timely feedback.
Providing support to internal and external audits as required.
Building relationships with the generating plants, cross functional groups and Corporate counterparts.
Developing Company specific and industry knowledge in order to be identified as point of contact for accounting issues and in support of the various deliverables as well as delegate work as appropriate.
Leading due diligence and transaction reviews from an accounting standpoint in support of the M&A process.
Researching, documenting and reviewing complex accounting transactions including those related to derivatives, revenue arrangements under ASC 606, leases under ASC 842 and consolidation accounting, among others.
Reviewing documentation and research performed by others to ensure conclusions are fully researched and supported.
Providing timely accounting analysis for proposed transactions as well as recommendations on deal structure as required to support the decision making by the M&A team and Senior Leadership, typically serving as a lead accounting resource on these projects.
Overseeing the updating and maintenance of the Contract Accounting Treatment system in order to track significant contracts and the accounting conclusions related to them.
Providing supervision and leadership to more junior technical accounting staff.
Staying up to date on new accounting pronouncements and relevant GAAP issues and evaluating how they may impact the Company and ensuring relevant information and accounting changes is provided to other departments when it impacts them.
Preparing or participating in preparation of certain footnote disclosures for public financial statements.
Participating in the review of financial statements for external filings required by legal agreements and local laws and regulations on a consistent basis.
Assisting with information requests from external auditors during quarter and year end reviews.
Developing and maintaining adequate SOX compliance as it relates to technical accounting.
Assisting in special accounting projects as assigned.