Sr Manager/Financial Reporting & Compliance

Southwest Gas Corporation•Enterprise, NV

About The Position

The Senior Manager/Financial Reporting plays a critical leadership role within the Corporate Controller’s organization, overseeing External Financial Reporting (EFR), including SOX Compliance, and Internal Financial Reporting (IFR). This position offers a unique opportunity to shape financial transparency, strengthen governance, and partner closely with senior leadership on matters that influence regulatory confidence, investor trust, and strategic decision making. In this highly visible role, you will lead experienced managers, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting for complex, regulated operations. You will also serve as a trusted accounting and reporting advisor on high-impact initiatives, regulatory proceedings, and capital market activities. POSITION DIMENSIONS As a key leader in the Corporate Controller’s department, this position will interact with all levels of Company management, including senior management and potentially with members of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This position also frequently interacts with functions outside of the Controller’s Department, such as all operating division offices, Treasury Services, Shareholder Services, Internal Audit, Corporate Planning, Legal Affairs, Corporate Development, Corporate Communications, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, and Information Services. This position will also interact with the Company’s external auditors, SEC counsel, professional actuarial consultants, and other professional service providers.

Requirements

This position requires a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience.
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
Proven knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, reporting requirements of the SEC, and requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act must be demonstrated.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, relevant frameworks, internal controls, and business processes
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven leadership and presentation skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both speech and writing
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients and colleagues
Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple assignments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Proficiency with Workiva/Wdesk
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field is required along with SEC reporting experience.

Nice To Haves

Utility industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the Quarterly and Annual Reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K are accurate and filed timely with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Oversee EFR’s preparation of the financial section of the Annual Report to Stockholders
Ensure that Current Reports on Form 8-K relating to important events or developments – primarily associated with quarterly earnings releases for debt and equity registrants - are accurate and filed timely
Oversee/participate in the research regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant SEC guidance to develop technical accounting solutions and Company disclosures for new guidance or for existing guidance applied to new complex transactions
Oversee/participate in the analysis of directives from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the SEC, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and other relevant regulatory bodies, and oversee/participate in the interpretation and composition of position papers regarding the potential impact, including coordination of efforts by various managers in order to implement the changes
Oversee EFR’s involvement in the sale and issuance of securities, including reviewing SEC filings (e.g., prospectuses, indentures, etc.)
Oversee audit firm consent letters, comfort letters (including “bring down” letters), and Company representation letters in connection with sale or issuance of securities
Oversee EFR’s preparation of various reports and filings with state (PUCN, ACC, and CPUC) and federal (FERC) regulatory commissions, as well as any other required filings/reports
Assist with the preparation or coordination of agenda items for the Audit Committee including enacted or upcoming financial accounting standard updates, critical accounting policies, accounting and disclosure impacts of regulatory mechanisms, and other known changes or pending changes to audit and accounting guidance, legislation, etc. that have impacted or may impact Company filings with the SEC
Oversee coordination of financial statement preparation and review, as well as audit firm coordination, for the Employee Investment Plan (or 401(k) plan) and related Form 11-K (which is filed with the SEC); the Employee Retirement (Pension) Plan; the Insurance Welfare Benefit Plan for Employees (VEBA plan); and coordinate relevant information supplied to professional services firm selected by Human Resources to prepare associated IRS Forms 5500
Oversee preparation of other reports and analyses for senior management
Respond to, or coordinate the response to, data requests from regulatory commission staffs pertaining to accounting issues, and reporting to other governmental agencies
Oversee preparation of information necessary for annual affiliate reports filed with state regulatory commissions
Review/finalize responses to SEC comment letters and organize legal review and coordination
Participate in technical meetings with legal counsel, including with external legal experts in securities and exchange laws
Participate in the reviews of legal and other documents related to critical company undertakings, in support of sponsor departments – including portions of the annual Proxy statement, debt agreements, sales agency agreements, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, material company contracts, etc.
Represent Department (or oversee Accounting representation) on relevant corporate project teams
Oversee compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), including the documentation of, and compilation of, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
Oversee critical aspects of the Company’s SOX program, including the annual risk assessment and sufficiency of controls existing in utility and non-utility operations, including at the holding company
Oversee evaluations of control deficiencies, including memos distributed to senior management, Internal Audit, and external auditors
Oversee the assessment of significant events, transactions, system changes, process changes, and personnel changes for their impacts on ICFR
Oversee the quarterly SOX sub-certification process, and resultant reporting to the CEO and CFO in order to support their required certifications with the SEC regarding the sufficiency of internal control for each public registrant
Oversee the preparation and distribution of the Monthly Flash financial report, the Monthly Operating Report, and the monthly Financial Review Package for the Board of Directors and Senior Management
Review and approve journal entries and related support for complex areas, including stock compensation, deferred compensation, company-owned life insurance, pension and other post-retirement benefits, lease accounting, derivative accounting, and dividends, among others
Ensure subsidiary accounting complies with appropriate regulatory principles and regulations
Oversee the quarterly and annual FERC Form filings for SGTC and Great Basin Gas Transmission Company
Provide accounting expertise/support for regulatory proceedings
Coordinate key activities and strategic objectives between EFR, IFR, and Property Accounting
Represent the Accounting function in various committees, task forces, and project teams
Interact with other departments to develop solutions to complex accounting and related reporting requirements
Provide, on an as-needed basis, accounting expertise during the design and implementation of corporate software systems
Assist in the development of the Controller’s Department annual budget as it pertains to this individual’s areas of responsibility.
Assist direct reports in developing annual goals that align with department and Company strategy and provide feedback and guidance towards the achievement of documented goals
Coach and mentor direct reports to facilitate professional development and foster succession opportunities
Oversee the coordination of audit work and timing with external and internal auditors
Work directly with SEC legal counsel on accounting- and disclosure-related issues
Oversee departments to ensure critical deadlines are met
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job