Financial Accounting Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Integrity Trade Services is partnering with a local utility company to hire a Financial Accounting Manager. The Financial Accounting Manager develops and oversees the guidelines, procedures and overall process necessary to ensure the accurate and timely external financial reporting each month, quarter and annually. Researches and leads the implementation of accounting pronouncements applicable. Provides oversight and leadership of preparation of information to support the annual external financial audit, AUPs and Single Audit, if applicable. Serves as key liaison to answer questions from the external auditors during the annual audit. Responsible for bank, investment, fuel hedging and debt accounting and for providing accounting oversight, annual financial reporting and preparation of information in support of the annual audit for special purpose entities (such as the Decommissioning Trusts and SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corporation) as well as the bookkeeping and 990 preparation and submission of the REAP program.

Financial Accounting Manager Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversees the accurate and timely preparation of external financial reporting to include: Monthly Board financial package, including schedules, charts and analysis.
• Quarterly Treasurer's report and Interim Financial Reports. Annual Financial Statements.
• Coordinates with Corporate Communications to ensure timely preparation and publishing of annual report.
• Oversees accurate and timely completion and review of audit schedules, requests for information, audit inquiries, and files to support the annual financial statement audit, Agreed Upon Procedures and Single Audit, if applicable.
• Serves as liaison to respond to questions from the external auditors. Reviews existing and new accounting standards (GASB, FASB, etc.) to determine applicability and leads implementation efforts as necessary, including formal documentation such as white papers, guidelines and procedures to ensure consistent accounting practices that are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Oversees the proper accounting for Finance / Treasury related transactions, to include banking transactions, debt, fuel hedging and investment accounting and other segregated accounts, such as REAP, etc., including reviewing and ensuring the timely completion of all account reconciliations assigned to the FAER staff.
• Oversees the proper accounting and reporting for special entities, such as the Decommissioning Trusts and the SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corporation, to include establishing processes and controls, and oversees the accurate and timely completion of the associated financial statement audits with unqualified opinions. Also responsible for overseeing the bookkeeping, monthly reporting and annual filing for Form 990 for the nonprofit REAP program.
• Oversees reporting to comply with regulatory and other internal / external reporting requirements, to include debt disclosures to the Municipal Securities Review Board filings and decommissioning related information to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Public Utility Commission of Texas.
• Provides and guides development of FAER staff, to include provision of learning and development opportunities, and cross training of staff to ensure adequate backup of all functions within the area.
• Performs other duties and serves on special project teams as assigned.

• Knowledge and familiarity with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes to include monthly and annual accounting close cycle, quarterly reporting, and financial statement audit.
• Working knowledge of financial/utility operational process Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
• Foundational understanding of financial principles, financial statements and other applicable business operations
• Assertive self-starter, with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and ability to handle and/or manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Evidence of strong planning and organization skills, essential for managing multiple tasks and large-scale projects of the section while ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, multi-tasking, negotiation, problem-solving, verbal, written & communicational skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact well with others (peers, co-workers, all levels of the organization and outside entities).
• Demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment, either as a team leader or team member.

• Bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited university

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other related financial certification
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred or demonstrated extensive experience with financial statement preparation and strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB accounting
• Experience working with federal or state grant accounting and federal and state compliance audits
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other related business field
• Advanced working knowledge of Workiva
• Proficient in SAP

Required qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States