Alliant Energy · 1 month ago
Lead Accountant
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expAlliant Energy is dedicated to serving customers and building stronger communities. As a Lead Accountant, you will lead complex financial reporting and strategic analysis, utilizing your advanced GAAP knowledge to influence decisions and support the organization's financial performance.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Serves as a resource for others on more complex accounting or regulatory issues and disclosures, financial and performance issues, policies, and inquiries
Applies in-depth skills and broad knowledge to determine and communicate root causes and trends and makes recommendations necessary to meet performance objectives
Leads research and implementation of regulatory and GAAP accounting requirements
Keeps fully informed of current developments in the accounting field, industry, regulations, and company procedures as these apply to assigned work areas and the department in general
Uses technically advanced analysis of actual financial results compared to budget, forecast, outlook, and prior periods. Advocates for and supports change and assists the team in developing creative solutions to simplify and streamline finance activities
Reviews work of other department staff for accuracy, completeness, and quality
Analyzes and reviews variances in financial results from budget and prior periods
May assist in the coordination, development, preparation, and review of internal accounting reports, monthly operations data, and analytical work related to accounting activities
May assist in preparing communications internally and externally to investors and board of directors
Assists in the performance, development, and maintenance of internal controls that ensure proper, accurate, and timely recording of transactions and protection of assets
May maintain the general ledger and prepare complex financial statements and related reports and analyses and other accounting-related duties for assigned legal entities or business segments
May apply technical, business, and organizational knowledge to lead and develop financial budget strategies and guidelines
May coordinate budget, outlook, and forecast processes, procedures, and reporting
Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities
Qualification
Required
8 years of experience in accounting
Extensive/advanced knowledge of accounting principles, theories, practices, and procedures of the utility industry
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management)
Demonstrated solid project management concepts and processes
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects to successful completion
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Business, Accounting, or related field
Certification Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
Knowledge of common accounting software applications
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Annual incentive program
Company
Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy operates as a regulated investor-owned public utility holding company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.88B2025-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $725M
2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Lisa Barton
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Durian
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-14
Morningstar.com
2026-01-09
Corridor Business Journal
2025-12-17
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