Black Hills Energy · 1 week ago
Accounting Director
Rapid City, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $281K/yr
10+ years expBlack Hills Energy is a customer-focused utility company dedicated to improving life with energy for over one million customers across the West and Midwest. They are seeking a strategic Accounting Director who will oversee multiple accounting functions, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and lead the accounting team while driving process improvements and efficiencies.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee accounting functions for the enterprise, including corporate accounting and margin accounting, and support departmental budgeting and forecasting processes
Maintain strong understanding of GAAP, FERC, SEC pronouncements, and other regulations pertinent to the Company and monitor activities of the SEC, PCAOB, FASB and FERC to determine future impacts to the company. Lead implementation of new accounting pronouncements and executing of recurring key accounting assessments, such as the annual Goodwill impairment assessment
Ensure financial statements are completed timely and accurately in compliance with GAAP, FERC, and SEC requirements; accounting estimates are appropriate given the risks and uncertainties involved; and accounting records contain the information necessary to meet reporting requirements
Manage all monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities. Coordinate work with internal and external audit plans. Responsible for implementation of agreed upon recommendations as a result of audit findings
Act as the company’s technical expert in accounting matters by solutioning for problems using accounting experience and expertise to drive value for the business
Develop, implement, maintain and monitor internal controls within accounting processes to ensure the accuracy of our consolidated financial records and statements including compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. Partner with internal audit, IT compliance and other organization leaders to ensure compliance with internal controls
Develop and maintain strong accounting policies and procedures
Lead and create efficiencies in accounting processes by implementing process improvements, technology driven solutions and automation. Partner with Accounting Systems to ensure all financial systems are properly operating to capture and produce timely and accurate information and support the company’s growth
Build, lead and inspire a high-performing Accounting organization with a focus on developing and implementing solid succession planning
Exercise management authority concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations and terminations in accordance with company policy and law. Lead staff in appraising performance, directing work, rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems of their respective teams. Create an atmosphere of open communication and a sense of urgency to problem resolution. Lead department in a manner that emphasizes the Company’s values
Serve as a key member on enterprise-wide projects including mergers and acquisition activity. Support due diligence efforts and communicate accounting and financial reporting implications based on findings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required
Minimum 10 years of experience in public accounting, finance, or audit
Minimum 3 years of experience leading and managing a departmental function
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Preferred
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Exposure to and/or knowledge of the utility industry
Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting and reporting guidance and regulations issued by FASB, SEC and FERC
Demonstrated ability to build trust and strong cross-functional relationships across an organization to achieve common goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a direct communicator who can distill information into a digestible presentation for senior executives
A hands-on leader; broadly shares responsibility and accountability of both routine and important tasks and decisions; provides timely and thoughtful feedback
Strong people leadership skills and the ability to build solid succession planning
Able to motivate and mobilize others; creates a team culture where everyone wants to do their best and deliver results
Decision maker with ability to exercise excellent judgement without complete information
Strategically-minded and able to apply critical thinking to holistically solving complex business problems
Highly analytical and able to understand how technology applies to job responsibilities
Thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonuses
401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution)
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave
Company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term)
An employee assistance program and well-being benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Company
Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy is a growth-oriented, vertically integrated energy company with a mission of improving life with energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linn Evans
President and CEO
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