Financial Accounting Manager

Citizens Energy Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan with company.

Short Term Incentive Pay

Health Savings Account with company

Wellness Program

Adoption and tuition assistance

Employee Credit Union

PTO and Paid Holidays

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Citizens Energy Group is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead the monthly close, prepare consolidated financial statements, and coordinate external reporting for the company and its subsidiaries.

The role oversees accounting controls, staff development, and accounting research on GAAP, FERC, and NARUC requirements, offering a flexible hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of practical accounting experience with GAAP knowledge.
• Strong Excel skills and internal controls understanding.
• Ability to prepare complex financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly internal close and management reporting processes.
• Coordinate quarterly/annual external financial reporting and footnotes.
• Provide leadership and coaching to accounting staff.
• Develop and implement process improvements and accounting controls.
• Perform ad-hoc accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Blackline administration

Oracle EBS

Job description

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Financial Accounting Manager to join our team!

Plans, organizes and directs the monthly general accounting process for the Trust, including generation of monthly consolidated financial statements and related reports for Citizens Energy Group and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Prepares and manages the quarterly and annual external financial statements for Citizens and wholly-owned subsidiaries, including accompanying discussions, footnotes, and interaction with external auditors. Designs and monitors financial accounting procedures, controls & systems. Responsible for timely and accurate outputs of functional areas, including compliance filings. Provides leadership, coaching, and development to staff. Prepares accounting research papers for unusual or complex accounting transactions in consideration of applicable standards per GAAP and requirements of FERC and NARUC.

Citizens Energy Group offers competitive salary and benefits including

• 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

Minimum Salary $107,400 (Grade 12)

• 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.
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience required (minimum five years).
• 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.
• Solid computer proficiency with standard office software (documents, spreadsheets, presentations). Strong Microsoft Excel skills are critical.
• Effective communication and analytical skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Presentation and interpretation of financial statements.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• 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.

Job Posting Deadline Open until filled

Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.