Senior Financial Reporting Analyst — SEC & GAAP Expert

aes; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting to support external financial filings for AES Ohio and the parent company. You will ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls while delivering timely filings.

Collaborating with Finance, Legal, Regulatory and Operations, you will lead SEC forms (10-K/10-Q/8-K), assist with SOX 404, and coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits.

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 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

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

XBRL tagging

SOX compliance

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Workiva (Wdesk)

SAP

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting to support external financial filings for AES Ohio and the parent company. You will ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls while delivering timely filings.

Collaborating with Finance, Legal, Regulatory and Operations, you will lead SEC forms (10-K/10-Q/8-K), assist with SOX 404, and coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits.