Senior Manager/Financial Reporting

Financeroles; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Gas is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting to lead External and Internal Financial Reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of complex, regulated operations. You will partner with senior leadership and manage a team of managers to drive governance and financial transparency.

The role requires CPA or master’s in accounting, SEC reporting experience, and strong leadership. Prior utility industry exposure is a plus, with heavy interaction across regulatory and corporate

Qualifications

• CPA or master’s degree in accounting or related field required, plus SEC reporting experience.
• Utility industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q/10-K) accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate preparation of annual report financials for stockholders.
• Oversee resolutions of SEC comment letters and regulatory filings.
• Lead technical accounting research and positions on GAAP guidance.
• Oversee accounting for pensions, benefits, and HR-related accruals.
• Coordinate audit activity with external and internal auditors.
• Collaborate with HR on compensation accounting and disclosures.
• Provide accounting expertise to regulatory proceedings and corporate projects.

Skills

Accounting principles

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership & presentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Workiva/Wdesk

Education

CPA or Master’s in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workiva/Wdesk

Job description

The Senior Manager/Financial Reporting plays a critical leadership role within the Corporate
Controller’s organization, overseeing External Financial Reporting (EFR), and Internal Financial
Reporting (IFR). This position offers a unique opportunity to shape financial transparency,
strengthen governance, and partner closely with senior leadership on matters that influence
regulatory confidence, investor trust, and strategic decision-making. In this highly visible role,
you will lead experienced managers, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the integrity
and timeliness of financial reporting for complex, regulated operations. You will also serve as a
trusted accounting and reporting advisor on high-impact initiatives, regulatory proceedings, and
capital market activities.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

As a key leader in the Corporate Controller’s department, this position will interact with all
levels of Company management, including senior management. This position also frequently interacts
with functions outside the Controller’s Department, including all operating division offices,
Treasury Services, Shareholder Services, Internal Audit, Corporate Planning, Legal Affairs,
Corporate Development, Corporate Communications, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, and Information
Services. This position will also interact with the Company’s external auditors, SEC counsel,
professional actuarial consultants, and other professional service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, relevant frameworks, internal controls, and business processes
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both speech and writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients and colleagues
• Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Proficiency with Workiva/Wdesk

A certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a master’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, along with SEC reporting experience. Utility industry experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Reporting:
  • Ensure that the Quarterly and Annual Reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K are accurate and filed timely with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Oversee EFR’s preparation of the financial section of the Annual Report to Stockholders
  • Ensure that Current Reports on Form 8-K relating to important events or developments – primarily associated with quarterly earnings releases for debt and equity registrants - are accurate and filed timely
  • Oversee/participate in the research regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant SEC guidance to develop technical accounting solutions and Company disclosures for new guidance or for existing guidance applied to new complex transactions
  • Oversee/participate in the analysis of directives from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the SEC, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and other relevant regulatory bodies, and will oversee/participate in the interpretation and composition of position papers regarding the potential impact, including coordination of efforts by various managers in order to implement the changes
  • Oversee EFR’s involvement in the sale and issuance of securities, including reviewing SEC filings (e.g., prospectuses, indentures, etc.)
  • Oversee audit firm consent letters, comfort letters (including "bring down" letters), and Company representation letters in connection with the sale or issuance of securities
  • Oversee EFR’s preparation of various reports and filings with state (PUCN, ACC, and CPUC) and federal (FERC) regulatory commissions, as well as any other required filings/reports
  • Assist with the preparation or coordination of agenda items for the Audit Committee, including enacted or upcoming financial accounting standard updates, critical accounting policies, accounting and disclosure impacts of regulatory mechanisms, accounting and disclosure impacts of regulatory mechanisms, and other known changes or pending changes to audit and accounting guidance, legislation, etc. that have impacted or may impact Company filings with the SEC
  • Oversee coordination of financial statement preparation and review, as well as audit firm coordination, for the Employee Investment Plan (or 401(k) plan) and related Form 11-K (which is filed with the SEC); the Employee Retirement (Pension) Plan; the Insurance Welfare Benefit Plan for Employees (VEBA plan); and coordinate relevant information supplied to professional services firm selected by Human Resources to prepare associated IRS Forms 5500
  • Oversee preparation of other reports and analyses for senior management
  • Respond to, or coordinate the response to, data requests from regulatory commission staff pertaining to accounting issues, and reporting to other governmental agencies
  • Oversee preparation of information necessary for annual affiliate reports filed with state regulatory commissions
  • Review/finalize responses to SEC comment letters and organize legal review and coordination
  • Participate in technical meetings with legal counsel, including with external legal experts in securities and exchange laws
  • Participate in the reviews of legal and other documents related to critical company undertakings, in support of sponsor departments – including portions of the annual Proxy statement, debt agreements, sales agency agreements, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, material company contracts, etc.
  • Represent Department (or oversee accounting representation) on relevant corporate project teams
  • Oversee the preparation and distribution of the Monthly Flash financial report, the Monthly Operating Report, and the monthly Financial Review Package for the Board of Directors and Senior Management
  • Review and approve journal entries and related support for complex areas, including stock compensation, deferred compensation, company-owned life insurance, pension and other post-retirement benefits, lease accounting, derivative accounting, and dividends, among others
  • Ensure subsidiary accounting complies with appropriate regulatory principles and regulations
  • Oversee the quarterly and annual FERC Form filings for SGTC and Great Basin Gas Transmission Company
  • Oversee accounting for benefits, compensation, and employee-related accruals.
  • Ensure accurate and compliant treatment of HR-related transactions under GAAP.
  • Collaborate with HR on compensation programs, benefit plan changes, and related accounting impacts.
  • Review and approve HR-related journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Pension Accounting & Reporting
  • Manage accounting for defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.
  • Prepare and review pension-related journal entries, actuarial adjustments, and disclosures.
  • Oversee preparation of pension financial statements and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
  • Liaise with actuaries, HR, and auditors to ensure accurate pension reporting.
  • Other:
    • Provide accounting expertise/support for regulatory proceedings
    • Coordinate key activities and strategic objectives between all Accounting departments
    • Represent the Accounting function in various committees, task forces, and project teams
    • Interact with other departments to develop solutions to complex accounting and related reporting requirements
    • Provide, on an as-needed basis, accounting expertise during the design and implementation of corporate software systems
    • Assist in the development of the Controller’s Department annual budget as it pertains to this individual’s areas of responsibility.
    • Assist direct reports in developing annual goals that align with department and Company strategy and provide feedback and guidance towards the achievement of documented goals
    • Coach and mentor direct reports to facilitate professional development and foster succession opportunities
    • Oversee the coordination of audit work and timing with external and internal auditors
    • Work directly with SEC legal counsel on accounting- and disclosure-related issues
    • Oversee departments to ensure critical deadlines are met
    • Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
    • Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS

Las Vegas: $149,507 - $231,694

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position.It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.