Lead Analyst, SEC Reporting

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits from day one

Flexible schedule

On-site wellness center in Houston

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is seeking a Lead Analyst, SEC Reporting in Houston to oversee the accurate preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings under U.S. GAAP.

The role coordinates with business units, auditors and cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable disclosures and a strong control environment. Responsibilities include leading SEC filing workstreams, reviewing Workiva tagging, supporting monthly close, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum five years of accounting or financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.
• Lead portions of quarterly and annual SEC filings with supporting workpapers and disclosure materials.
• Review XBRL tagging in Workiva and coordinate issue resolution.
• Support monthly consolidation and close activities.
• Research U.S. GAAP and SEC matters and coordinate with Accounting Research on new standards.
• Evaluate effects of significant transactions on SEC disclosures.
• Review workpapers for accuracy and coordinate with stakeholders across functions.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Word processing

Leadership / mentoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Workiva experience

SAP / BPC / EPM / ECC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Workiva

SAP

BPC

EPM

ECC

Job description

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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Lead Analyst, SEC Reporting is a senior technical resource responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and review of CenterPoint Energy's quarterly and annual SEC filings and related financial reporting deliverables. The role applies U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, supports the monthly consolidation and close process, and maintains a strong internal control environment.
The position leads assigned reporting areas, reviews work prepared by other team members, coordinates with business units and external auditors, and identifies opportunities to improve and automate reporting processes.

Essential Functions

SEC Reporting and Financial Statement Preparation

• Prepare and review financial statements, including the statement of cash flows, related footnotes, and other disclosures for three public registrants in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Lead assigned portions of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including preparation of supporting workpapers, tie-outs, disclosure checklists, and management review materials.
• Review XBRL tagging in Workiva for assigned filing areas and coordinate the resolution of identified issues.

Consolidation, Close, and Technical Accounting Support

• Support monthly consolidation and close activities, including review of system-generated reports
• Research U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting matters, document conclusions, and partner with the Accounting Research team on new accounting standards, SEC rules, and other reporting developments.
• Evaluate the effect of significant or unusual transactions on SEC disclosures and related reporting requirements.

Review, Coordination, and Team Leadership

• Review workpapers and reporting deliverables prepared by other team members for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with business units, Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Regulatory, and other stakeholders to obtain and validate information required for internal and external reporting.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to team members and serve as an escalation point for assigned reporting matters.

Internal Controls, Audit Support, and Process Improvement

• Maintain effective SOX controls and complete required documentation supporting the financial reporting and disclosure process.
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors and coordinate timely, well-supported responses to audit requests.
• Identify and lead opportunities to standardize, streamline, and automate SEC reporting processes, including optimization of Workiva and system-generated reports.
• Support special projects and other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education Description

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant accounting or financial reporting experience required.
• Public accounting or SEC reporting experience required, including experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-K and 10-Q and related financial statement disclosures.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience with Workiva preferred; experience with SAP, BPC, EPM, ECC, or similar consolidation and reporting systems preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to research technical matters, review others’ work, manage competing deadlines, and lead process improvements

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time

Posting Start Date: 11/12/2026

Posting End Date: 12/04/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.