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Eversource Energy · 21 hours ago

Manager - Accounting Research and Policies (Hybrid Schedule)

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$154K/yr - $171K/yr

10+ years exp

Eversource Energy is seeking a Manager for Accounting Research and Policies. This role involves leading the accounting research function, maintaining accounting policies, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while interfacing with external auditors.

DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and implements departmental policies as they relate to the accounting research function

Manages the staff of the research and policy’s function

Reviews complex transactions for applicable accounting guidance and coordinates with personnel initiating the transaction: Energy Efficiency, Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and others

Manages the process to obtain agreement from our external auditors on our accounting for complex transactions

Manages the implementation of new accounting guidance from FASB, the SEC, and FERC

Manages the review, updating, and publication of accounting policies and corporate policies owned by the Chief Financial Officer

Manages the review process, approval, and storage of accounting research documents

Manages resources loaned to the Financial Reporting group during peak work times for Financial Reporting

Qualification

GAAP knowledgeUtility accounting theoryAccounting Standard CodificationsFinancial statement preparationSEC reporting knowledgeFinancial management proceduresAnalytical skillsTeam building skillsChange managementComputerized business systemsMS Office proficiencyLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCustomer focus

Required

Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), standard accounting policies, procedures, and practices

Knowledge of utility accounting theory

Thorough knowledge of Accounting Standard Codifications and the Uniform System of Accounts of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Knowledge and experience with financial statement preparation

Knowledge and experience with financial management procedures and techniques

Ability to effectively lead, manage and develop an engaged workforce

Extensive resourcefulness to anticipate, define and direct solutions to complex and/or unusual accounting, finance and/or regulatory issues related to the business area

Extensive analytical skills, including the ability to draw sound conclusions and act decisively

Ability to think and act strategically in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities

Strong team membership as well as team building skills

Strong customer focus

Spoken and written communication skills

Ability to institute, where applicable, current best practices

Ability and willingness to initiate and manage change as needed

Strong functional understanding of computerized business systems

Demonstrated skill with MS Office applications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or closely related field required

Ten (10) plus years of related, equivalent experience required which includes managerial, supervisor and/or team leadership experience