Accounting Director - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Luminant; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company is seeking an Accounting Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to lead critical SEC filings and complex transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The role shapes accounting policies and mentors future leaders in finance.

The position partners with senior executives to deliver financial insights, supports capital markets activities, and drives continuous improvement of internal controls and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in the Energy industry preferred.
• 7+ years experience as a Manager / Supervisor.
• CPA preferred; strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; solid leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets standards for quality of work and drives standardization across the team.
• Mentors the development of future leaders in accounting/finance.
• Provides SME support to other departments.
• Supports maintenance and improvements of internal systems.
• Supports finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.
• Partners with senior executives to deliver financial insights.
• Maintains and enhances accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversees the preparation and review of SEC financial statements with Legal and stakeholders.
• Evaluates the accounting/disclosure impacts of complex transactions and obligations.
• Reviews commitment committee requests for financial reporting implications.
• Supports capital market activities and reporting requirements.
• Monitors the impact of new accounting standards on financial reporting.

Skills

CPA preferred

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available.

Job Summary

The Accounting Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting leads critical aspects of the department by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of SEC filings, evaluating complex transactions, and supporting capital market activities, while monitoring evolving accounting standards.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Sets standards for quality of work, develops the department vision and drives continuous improvement and standardization across their team.
• Responsible for shaping department culture and mentoring the development of future leaders in the accounting and finance areas.
• Provides support to other departments as a subject matter expert
• Provides strategic expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems.
• Supports finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.
• Partners with senior executives and operational teams to deliver financial insights and decision support.
• Maintains and enhances accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Role Specific Accountabilities:

• Oversees the preparation and review of SEC financial statements in collaboration with Legal and other stakeholders.
• Evaluates accounting and disclosure impacts of complex transactions, contracts, and legal or environmental obligations.
• Reviews commitment committee requests for financial reporting implications.
• Supports capital market activities, including technical accounting assessments and reporting requirements.
• Monitors and analyzes the impact of new or pending accounting standards on the company’s financial reporting.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Accounting or related field
• Experience preferred in the Energy industry
• 7+ years experience as a Manager / Supervisor
• Skills:
• CPA preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Fundamental understanding accounting and/or associated systems
• Strong leadership, business, financial, problem solving and communication skills

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

• Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment.
• Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies.
• Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.
• Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment.
• Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.

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Job Family

Accounting

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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