Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation seeks a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting to manage external financial reporting for AES Ohio and the parent company. You will ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations and coordinate with Finance, Legal, Regulatory and Operations to deliver accurate filings and disclosures.

You will prepare statements, MD&A, footnotes, and schedules; lead XBRL tagging; monitor new accounting guidance; and support audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation highly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4/national firm preferred) or SEC reporting for a publicly traded company, preferably within the utility or energy sector.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with Workiva (Wdesk), and SAP or similar financial reporting systems is a plus.
• Utility industry experience and understanding of FERC reporting requirements is a plus.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate SEC filings for US utilities/AES Ohio, as well as standalone financial statements as required by legal agreements and regulations on a consistent basis.
• Lead the preparation and filing of periodic reports with the SEC (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and regulatory filings specific to the utility industry, primarily focused on AES Ohio.
• Draft and review financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting schedules with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the XBRL tagging and review process to ensure accurate data presentation in accordance with SEC regulations.
• Monitor new SEC regulations and FASB accounting pronouncements; assist with evaluating their impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit process.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 and support audit testing.
• Participate in special projects, including process improvements, system implementations, technical accountant analyses, and ad hoc reporting.
• Build strong relationships with finance, regulatory, operations, and legal teams, and develop business and utility industry specific knowledge.

Skills

GAAP/SEC reporting

Workiva/Wdesk

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workiva (Wdesk)

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

This role will play a key role in the preparation and submission of external financial reports for AES Ohio and its parent company, The AES Corporation. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies while maintaining the integrity and transparency of our financial reporting processes. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, Regulatory and Operations, to deliver timely and accurate filings that reflect our commitment to operational excellence and stakeholder trust, and assist in identifying and communicating impacts of new or proposed accounting interpretations, pronouncements, or other technical literature.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate SEC filings for US utilities/AES Ohio, as well as standalone financial statements as required by legal agreements and regulations on a consistent basis.
• Lead the preparation and filing of periodic reports with the SEC (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and regulatory filings specific to the utility industry, primarily focused on AES Ohio.
• Draft and review financial statements, footnotes, Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), and supporting schedules with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the XBRL tagging and review process to ensure accurate data presentation in accordance with SEC regulations.
• Monitor new SEC regulations and FASB accounting pronouncements; assist with evaluating their impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit process.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 and support audit testing.
• Participate in special projects, including process improvements, system implementations, technical accountant analyses, and ad hoc reporting.
• Build strong relationships with finance, regulatory, operations, and legal teams, and develop business and utility industry specific knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation highly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4/national firm preferred) or SEC reporting for a publicly traded company, preferably within the utility or energy sector.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with Workiva (Wdesk), and SAP or similar financial reporting systems is a plus.
• Utility industry experience and understanding of FERC reporting requirements is a plus.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers