Senior Manager, Accounting (Benefits Accounting Focus)

New Mexico Gas Co - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with company match

On-site fitness centers

Paid time off

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting with a focus on employee benefits accounting to lead our Finance function. The role requires deep knowledge of pension, OPEB, deferred compensation, and other post-retirement benefit programs, and partners with actuaries, auditors, and leadership to ensure accurate reporting and governance.

You will oversee technical accounting, internal controls, and disclosures, while developing policy and mentoring accounting teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting/financial experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or significant project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely month-, quarter-, and year-end closes with accuracy.
• Maintain integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Drive process improvements and standardization across accounting functions.

Skills

Leadership experience

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

PowerPlan

BPC

Job description

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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—whiledelivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valuedand engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

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Power up a career with us.Ourpeopleare our greatest investments.

Be the light tohelp uskeep our customers connected.Tampa Electricis the place to be!Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, acomprehensivebenefitspackageand opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment.We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Floridaand safely providethem with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it formore than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutionsallwhile keepingtop-notchcustomer service at the center of all we do.

Tampa Electricis a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which alsoincludes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available inall ofthese locations.

Senior Manager, Accounting (Benefits Accounting Focus)

Location: Tampa, FL
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Department: Finance

Shape the Future of Financial Stewardship

Tampa Electric Company is seeking an experienced and strategic accounting leader to join our Finance organization as aSenior Manager, Accounting. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with significant expertise in employee benefits accounting, including pension, OPEB, deferred compensation, and other post-retirement benefit programs.

As a key member of our accounting leadership team, you will provide technical accounting guidance, lead critical accounting operations, oversee financial reporting and internal controls, and serve as the organization's subject matter expert for benefit-related accounting matters. You will partner with senior leadership, actuaries, auditors, and finance professionals to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and sound financial governance.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and operational efficiencies across accounting functions.

Serve as the Benefits Accounting Expert

• Lead accounting and reporting activities related to:
• Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• Healthcare and Employee Benefit Plans
• Partner with actuaries, external auditors, and finance leadership on benefit plan valuations and accounting implications.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 715 and other applicable accounting guidance.
• Oversee preparation of financial statement disclosures and supporting analyses related to employee benefit obligations.

Provide Technical Accounting Leadership

• Interpret and apply complex U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Evaluate accounting impacts of significant business transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to accounting teams and business partners on technical accounting matters.

Strengthen Controls and Governance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Identify financial and compliance risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Promote financial governance and accountability throughout the organization.

Develop High-Performing Teams

• Lead, coach, and mentor accounting professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting or financial experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or significant project leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex accounting matters and working with senior leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with:
• Pension accounting
• OPEB accounting
• Employee benefits accounting
• ASC 715
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Experience partnering with actuaries and external auditors.
• Public company and SEC reporting experience.
• Regulated utility accounting experience.
• Public accounting background.
• Experience with SAP, PowerPlan, BPC, or similar financial systems.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a technically strong accounting leader who combines deep benefits accounting expertise with strong business acumen. You thrive in a complex environment, enjoy solving challenging accounting issues, and can translate technical concepts into meaningful business insights. You are equally comfortable collaborating with executive leadership, auditors, actuaries, and accounting teams while driving results and developing talent.

Why Tampa Electric?

At Tampa Electric, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a company that powers communities and supports long-term growth throughout our region. You'll join a collaborative team that values safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning while working on impactful financial and strategic initiatives.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.