Team Leader, Accounting

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Renewables Accounting Team Lead position will be responsible for leading a team of accountants who perform financial accounting for the renewable’s facilities of Southern Power Company, an SEC registrant. This position will have responsibility for various income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow accounting tasks, as well as tasks to ensure the financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. In addition, this position will provide support for Southern Power’s various SEC reporting requirements. Finally, this position may coordinate work across teams related to acquisitions. This is a hybrid position within the Southern Power Comptroller’s organization and is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) is required.
• 5 or more years of experience in accounting or related fields is required.
• Proficiency in applying GAAP and accounting principles is required.
• Experience with and a strong understanding of month-end close, journal entries and account reconciliations is required.
• Experience with and strong understanding of analysis of financial transactions, financial statements, and internal controls is preferred.
• a professional demeanor and proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• strong interpersonal skills in dealing with people at various levels, including executive management.
• exceptional verbal and written communications skills with ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner.
• strong analytical skills and problem solving and research capabilities with an ability to simplify complex issues.
• intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude.
• demonstrated strong project management and execution skills with multiple departments, including prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, anticipating next steps, and adapting to change.
• proven leadership skills and experience working in teams with a key focus on teamwork.
• proven ability to identify and execute process efficiencies.
• the ability to perform with a high level of accuracy; detail-oriented nature.
• the ability to multi-task to meet conflicting and tight deadlines.
• Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is a plus.
• CPA license (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience with the Oracle Cloud is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the utility industry and the FERC chart of accounts is a plus.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring others is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two to three people in the monthly closing of the renewables facilities’ financial records using Oracle Cloud.
• Oversee and review the completion of monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as required (may include acquisition related accounting).
• Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence and review/approval of direct reports’ internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation and review of accounting information that supports or may be included in monthly management reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and review of accounting information that supports or may be included in Southern Power’s 10-Q or 10-K.
• Assist with financial audits of Southern Power and its subsidiaries.
• Promote innovation and create workflow efficiencies in a dynamic environment.
• Focus on people development by providing motivation, continuous training, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level