SOX Compliance and Financial Reporting Analyst I, II, III or Senior

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.•Westminster, CO

5d•$82,000 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a dual-function role supporting Tri-State’s annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and its internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), while also contributing to monthly internal and quarterly and annual external financial reporting. The analyst tests the design and operating effectiveness of enterprise controls, helps remediate deficiencies, and supports compliance with the SOX program methodology and professional standards, including the COSO 2013 framework. The role supports preparation of internal reports for the Board of Directors, management, and staff, as well as regulatory and external reporting under FERC, US GAAP, and SEC requirements. Work includes researching accounting and regulatory developments, preparing industry reports and audit documentation, supporting financial statement disclosures and filings, maintaining accounting master data and reporting systems, and providing technical guidance to team members. The position will be filled at one of four job grades: Analyst I, II, III, or Senior. The level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and Tri-State’s business needs. Senior-level hiring salary is $113,000–$143,000; Analyst III is $101,000–$128,000; Analyst II is $91,000–$114,000; and Analyst I is $82,000–$102,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skill level. Tri-State is a not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. It operates across five states and employs approximately 1,000 people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related area.
Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related requirements, especially Section 404(a).
Working knowledge of the COSO 2013 framework, or ability to learn and apply its fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating risks and controls.
Demonstrated experience conducting walkthroughs and control testing in complex areas such as asset retirement obligations, regulatory assets and liabilities, fuel inventory, and taxes.
Working knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts, FERC accounting principles and practices, and US GAAP accounting principles and practices.
Demonstrated experience researching FERC accounting and compliance subjects.
Working knowledge of accounting allocation procedures, account validation rules, and system interrelationships with the general ledger.
Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations applicable to accounting, and knowledge of FERC and SEC reporting.
Ability to research accounting issues, draw conclusions, and implement appropriate accounting treatment.
Ability to plan and organize workload.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all company levels.
Extensive working knowledge of computers and accounting systems software.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
For the Senior level: eight or more years of related professional accounting experience in a general ledger and financial or compliance audit environment. Candidates with less experience may be hired at Analyst I, II, or III level.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform all essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Three years of senior or lead accountant or audit experience.
Experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud, and report-writer applications.
Utility accounting experience.
Demonstrated experience with Workiva WDesk.
Demonstrated experience with AuditBoard’s SOXHUB.
CPA certification or progress toward a CPA.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Support the SOX Compliance Manager in completing the master SOX compliance schedule, including testing and documenting ICFR design and operating effectiveness.
Interview process owners; document changes to internal processes; maintain current process flows and narratives; guide business owners; assist with remediation; and document control changes or updates.
Provide risk and control guidance for ongoing business activities and change initiatives, including implementing and integrating SOX processes.
Test controls and provide guidance to ensure they are appropriately designed, implemented, and operating as intended under the SOX methodology.
Maintain the electronic SOX project documentation library and prepare and distribute requests for control testing evidence (PBC requests).
Act as liaison among business and IT control owners and internal and external auditors regarding annual SOX program progress.
Develop partnerships and alignment with organizational leaders and key stakeholders.
Collaborate with the SOX Compliance Manager on risk assessments, materiality analysis, deficiency evaluations, and strategic direction related to ICFR.
Initiate, document, and report deficiency evaluations.
Support monthly financial reporting, including alternating responsibility for preparing internal reports for the Board of Directors, management, and staff.
Assist with quarterly and annual FERC, GAAP, and SEC reporting, including consolidation accounting, data gathering, reporting, and developing or revising MD&A for FERC and SEC filings.
Research potential impacts of new accounting, FERC, and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures.
Draft audit memoranda documenting the enterprise position on accounting-standard impacts.
Work with FERC and SEC Research and Reporting Specialists to draft descriptions and wording for financial statement footnotes and disclosures.
Develop and maintain a method to catalog evidence supporting changes to financial reporting and link it to relevant footnotes and financial data.
Prepare and file industry-specific reports.
Manage and maintain accounting master data, including reporting hierarchies.
Support financial reporting through report development and maintenance.
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations as needed and review reconciliations for accuracy and completeness when requested.
Resolve management and auditor review comments.
Work with external auditors during the annual year-end audit and interim reviews.
Assess accounting and financial reporting processes for potential improvements.
Ensure subsidiary systems and records agree with general ledger control accounts and monitor reporting designs for alignment with requirements.
Provide technical guidance to team members and liaise with other areas to facilitate information flow.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain knowledge of applicable regulations, laws, standards, and best practices.
Work overtime at any time of day or week when needed to support continuous, reliable electric service.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible work schedules, including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Retirement option
Long-term disability (LTD)
Short-term disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid leave benefits