Location
Atlanta, GA | United States
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Renewables Accounting Manager position will be responsible for leading a team of accountants, including two supervisors, who perform financial accounting for Southern Power Company’s renewable energy generating facilities. This position will have responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate month-end accounting close, including leading the establishment and communication of deadlines, defining responsibilities, as well as reacting to and developing solutions for close-related issues. In addition, this position will ensure the financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and will provide support for Southern Power’s various SEC, partnership, and internal reporting requirements. Finally, this position will help lead coordination of work across teams related to acquisitions and divestitures. This is a hybrid position within the Southern Power Comptroller’s organization and is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a team of 15 to 20 people in the monthly closing of the renewables facilities’ financial records using Oracle Cloud, including solar, wind, fuel cell, and battery energy storage facilities.
Oversee and review the completion of monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as required (may include acquisition-related accounting).
Ensure proper consolidation and intercompany eliminations of subsidiaries.
Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence and review/approval of direct reports’ internal controls.
Lead the preparation and review of accounting information that supports or may be included in monthly management reporting.
Oversee the preparation and review of accounting information that supports or may be included in Southern Power’s Form 10-Q or 10-K filings.
Assist with financial audits of Southern Power and its subsidiaries.
Support various projects that enhance accounting systems and management reporting.
Promote innovation and create workflow efficiencies in a dynamic environment.
Focus on people development by providing motivation, continuous training, coaching, and performance management for the team.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) is required.
Advanced degree is desirable.
CPA license (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
10 or more years of experience in managing accounting teams, or teams in related fields, is required.
Proficiency in applying GAAP and accounting principles is required.
Experience with and a strong understanding of month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations is required.
Experience with and strong understanding of analysis of financial transactions, financial statements, and internal controls is required, including a high degree of proficiency in the statement of cash flows.
Experience with the Oracle Cloud is preferred.
Working knowledge of the utility industry and the FERC chart of accounts is a plus.
Experience in coaching and mentoring others is required.
Possess:
a professional demeanor and proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external parties.
strong interpersonal skills in working with people at various levels, including executive management.
exceptional verbal and written communications skills with ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner.
strong analytical skills and problem solving and research capabilities with an ability to simplify complex issues.
intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude.
strong project management and execution skills with multiple departments, including prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, anticipating next steps, and adapting to change.
proven leadership skills and experience working in teams with a key focus on teamwork and intentional inclusion.
proven ability to identify and execute process efficiencies.
the ability to perform with a high level of accuracy; detail-oriented nature.
the ability to multi-task to meet conflicting and tight deadlines.
Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 4527
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
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