Senior Accounting Manager, GA & Regulatory Reporting

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k)

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc. seeks an experienced accounting leader to manage overall accounting and financial reporting with a focus on internal operations and regulatory accounting. You will guide a team, ensure timely close, and align policies with GAAP and FERC requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations and Finance, staff development, and timely external reporting to regulators and shareholders. Hybrid work arrangements apply, with a base salary in the established range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and business and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and FERC regulatory accounting requirements.
• This position requires the ability to effectively use computer financial systems, Microsoft Office Suite, analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to work extended hours.
• Oral and written communication skills are critical.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and accurate accounting close each month using the General Ledger system and confirming appropriate pass-through to the regulatory ledger.
• Oversee development, refinement, and oversight of accounting policies, procedures and standards.
• Provide proactive analysis and support to Operations and Finance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Operations and Finance.
• Assist and direct staff in preparation of various mandatory external financial reports of the Company to FERC, state regulators and shareholders and others.
• Ensure compliance with various reporting and accounting requirements for such reports.
• Provide support to external auditors as necessary.
• Provide education, training, and support to business area related to accounting policies.
• Ensure pertinent accounting policies and procedures are implemented and applied.
• Coordinate the implementation of new accounting requirements.
• Development and maintenance of standard recurring journal entries.
• Prepare and review month-end account reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Attract, recruit, and retain highly trained and motivated staff.
• Establish and communicate clear performance expectations.
• Maintain documentation and perform testing of Sarbanes Oxley controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

FERC accounting

Financial reporting

Accounting policies

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

General Ledger systems

Job description

Xcel Energy Services Inc. seeks an experienced accounting leader to manage overall accounting and financial reporting with a focus on internal operations and regulatory accounting. You will guide a team, ensure timely close, and align policies with GAAP and FERC requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations and Finance, staff development, and timely external reporting to regulators and shareholders. Hybrid work arrangements apply, with a base salary in the established range.