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ITC Holdings Corp. · 1 week ago

Manager, Internal Control & Accounting Systems

27175 Energy Way, Novi, MI, 48377, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

ITC Holdings Corp. is focused on building a reliable and resilient power infrastructure. They are seeking a Manager for Internal Control & Accounting Systems, responsible for managing internal controls compliance with SOX, overseeing financial systems, and leading various accounting projects.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manages internal controls processes to ensure we are complying with SOX and executing the Company’s strategic objectives

Manages the continuous improvement of the Internal Controls Program

Reviews risk assessment to confirm in scope cycles for SOX and potential risk areas

Manages internal control requests, financial statements, and templates with Fortis, Inc. in support of their reporting and SOX compliance

Presents on status of internal control effectiveness to the SOX Committee

Manages the month-end closing and consolidation process, including ensuring adherence to strict deadlines and oversight of financial system interface processes and identifying and correcting financial system issues

Manages the operation, maintenance and upgrades to financial systems and any data conversions or validations, including interfaces with other accounting systems and data

Leads "Center of Excellence" for GL and other financial systems

Partners with IT and other departments to implement system solutions to meet strategic objectives

Manage SOX review for all system implementations or upgrades

Manage internal controls around systems access and segregation of duties risks

Manages a robust data governance process and ensures users of financial systems are trained in proper use of the financial system and processes

Manages the general ledger processes and assists in the design & implementation of internal controls over general ledger accounting and system processes

Manages and implement process improvements for journal entry preparation and posting, account reconciliations, allocations, financial systems, month-end closing and general ledger reporting

Manages general ledger and internal control activities around the annual audit and quarterly reviews with external and internal auditors by aiding auditors to complete audits and reviews

Identifies and implements internal reporting metrics and benchmarking

Manages nVision reporting process, ad hoc reporting, G&A analysis, and support for regulatory requests

Analyzes data to support budgeting and financial analysis

Provides direction and evaluates, hires, counsels and trains staff

Qualification

Sarbanes Oxley complianceFinancial systems expertiseGeneral ledger managementProject managementCPA certificationERP systems experienceUtility accounting knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in either Accounting or Finance or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible, professional level, broad-based experience in Accounting

Minimum of three (3) years of experience required with financial systems and general ledger

Minimum of (3) three years of SEC/public accounting/internal control experience required

Expert knowledge of financial systems, experience with ERP systems required including implementation of related technology solutions

Experience with Sarbanes Oxley compliance required

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely and effectively

Proven ability to drive and manage change

Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications

Sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze, modify and implement processes

Significant project management and other organizational skills allowing the ability to multi-task as well as continually reprioritizing and balancing workload based on changing needs

Preferred

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

CPA

PeopleSoft experience

Utility accounting experience, including understanding of FERC accounting requirements

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Benefits

Opportunities to channel your energy into solutions

Company

ITC Holdings Corp.

From electric vehicles to renewables, we’re looking at electricity in a whole new way— because transmission is the key to unlocking our energy future.

Founded in 2003

Novi, Michigan, USA

501-1000 employees