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Citizens Energy Group ยท 1 day ago

Financial Accounting Manager

Citizens Energy Group is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to join their team. This role involves overseeing the monthly general accounting process, preparing external financial statements, and providing leadership and coaching to staff while ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Manages monthly internal closing activities, including preparation of management reports and accounting research papers (if needed). Meeting established deadlines is crucial
Manages quarterly/annual external financial reporting activities, including coordination of footnote disclosures. Meeting established deadlines is crucial
Management, upgrade testing, and other required duties for applicable portions of relevant software application (Blackline administration, Oracle EBS)
Provides leadership and coaching to staff, including identification of process improvement initiatives
Completion of various project-based work or ad-hoc requests for accounting
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

GAAPFinancial ReportingOracle EBSAccounting ResearchFERCNARUCLeadershipCPACMACIAAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience (minimum five years)
Computer proficiency with standard office software (documents, spreadsheets, presentations)
Effective communication and analytical skills
Organizational skills
At least five years of practical professional experience in one or more areas of accounting with demonstrated ability to apply accounting theory, principles and techniques
Understanding of GAAP and internal controls
Presentation and interpretation of financial statements
Manages monthly internal closing activities, including preparation of management reports and accounting research papers (if needed). Meeting established deadlines is crucial
Manages quarterly/annual external financial reporting activities, including coordination of footnote disclosures. Meeting established deadlines is crucial
Management, upgrade testing, and other required duties for applicable portions of relevant software application (Blackline administration, Oracle EBS)
Provides leadership and coaching to staff, including identification of process improvement initiatives
Completion of various project-based work or ad-hoc requests for accounting
Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred

Utility/regulatory experience
Understanding of FERC and NARUC
Experience writing queries and extracting data
Legal structure of the Utility and its subsidiaries
Knowledge of Citizens Energy Group policies, practices, and procedures
Leadership training based on principles similar to Situational Leadership, Social Styles, or Leadership Challenge
CPA, CMA, CIA certification is desirable

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Wellness Program
Adoption and tuition assistance
Employee Credit Union
PTO and Paid Holidays
Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Company

Citizens Energy Group

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Citizens Energy Group is a public trust that provides natural gas, thermal energy, water, and wastewater services.