Manager, Financial Accounting
PG&E
- Oakland, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manages month-end closing process to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and FERC accounting requirements (close coordination, consolidations, journal entries, variance analysis and account reconciliations). Lead the resolution of more complex accounting, regulatory and disclosure issues. Ensure timely communication of issues to interested parties.
- Oversees preparation of supporting documentation for SEC and regulatory filings.
- Reviews and interprets policies, regulatory decisions and reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities and drives continuous improvement efforts in business processes across multiple functional groups by enhancing controls and gaining efficiencies through automation and fully leveraging existing systems functionality.
- Support securitization efforts for the Utility (First Mortgage Bonds and AB 1054 Securitization)
- Support efforts related to SAP, Blackline and other systems upgrades, functionality enhancements, and system design optimization.
- Leads the SOX risk assessment process and ensures effectiveness of internal controls over accounting and reporting.
- Drives performance and manages a team of 10 individuals by setting goals and development plans, conducting performance reviews and providing ongoing feedback to direct reports.
- Drives and incorporates company vision and values into the department’s daily operating processes.
- BA/BS in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience
- 7 years of accounting experience to include management experience with an ability to effectively collaborate on cross functional teams
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and FERC requirements
- Knowledge of Utility ratemaking.
- Knowledge of accounting systems, establishing business requirements for system design, and strategy development with systems which interface or integrate
- Knowledge of financial analysis and internal controls.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent