Supervisor, Financial Accounting

ONE Gas•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Supervisor, Financial Accounting supervises and directs employees responsible for SEC and financial reporting activities. The role coordinates and supports the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation, with a focus on presenting financial information clearly and communicating business context beyond required disclosures. The position partners with management to research and evaluate new and emerging accounting standards and technical accounting matters, document accounting conclusions, and implement new requirements. It also works with internal and external auditors—including benefit plan and other financial auditors—to coordinate requests, answer questions, and support audit activities and deliverables. The supervisor provides day-to-day technical guidance, reviews work for accuracy and completeness, coordinates reporting timelines and deliverables, and coaches and develops employees. The role also oversees, directs, and/or performs a broad range of accounting and reporting activities, and provides guidance across Accounting, HR Accounting, Property Accounting, Billing Control, Tax, Accounts Payable, Credit Cards, and Financial Reporting processes. The job description is a guideline rather than an exhaustive list; duties may change according to business needs. ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant experience; the role typically calls for seven to ten years.
Thorough knowledge and experience administering and interpreting policies and procedures related to accounting methods, practices, procedures, budgeting, payroll, and/or tax.
Experience using applicable tools and equipment, including computer applications such as Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to apply mathematics, algebra, and basic statistics.
Experience training, directing, and supervising, with the ability to apply personnel policies and procedures.
Experience reading and interpreting manuals, reports, budgets, governmental rules and regulations, contracts, correspondence, and account information.
Experience researching, composing, and preparing reports, budgets, financial information, and correspondence.
Experience leading, directing, and/or supervising; interacting, advising, training, and communicating effectively.
Experience developing information and presenting it to groups and individuals.
Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.
Ability to read and write fluently in English.
Minimum applicable driver's license.
Mobility to travel in and around plant and office facilities and outdoor job sites.
Ability to communicate and exchange verbal and written information and instructions, and conduct oral presentations.
Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, another related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience.
Preferred CPA, CFA, CTP, or other relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct employees responsible for SEC and financial reporting activities.
Coordinate and support preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
Plan the organization and presentation of financial information to communicate key messages and business context beyond required disclosures.
Partner with management to research and evaluate emerging accounting standards and technical accounting matters, document accounting conclusions, and implement new requirements.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors, address requests and questions, and support audit activities and deliverables, including benefit plan and other financial audits.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance, review work for accuracy and completeness, coordinate reporting timelines and deliverables, and coach and develop employees.
Oversee, direct, and/or perform preparation of accounting reports, budgets, forecasts, variance reports, expenditure audits, capital project approvals, job-order closing and completion reports, general ledger and VEBA trust reconciliations, proxy tables, benefit vendor payments, benefit plan budgets, payroll funding monitoring, payroll costing reports, variance analyses, and budget compilation and presentations.
Provide guidance on Accounting, HR Accounting, Property Accounting, Billing Control, Tax, Accounts Payable, Credit Cards, and Financial Reporting processes to employees, supervisors, management, industry peers, and others.
Calculate, review, analyze, interpret, and/or monitor government reports, SEC/IRS/FASB guidance, payroll reports, training analyses, budgets, policy and procedure revisions and recommendations, projections and forecasts, variances, overheads, allocations, and accounting reports.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel to company offices, facilities, and job sites as required.