Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 200,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation seeks a Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting to lead independent research of complex accounting issues under US GAAP, review memos, and provide timely feedback across AES business units.

You will oversee due diligence and transaction reviews for M&A, interact with cross‑functional teams (Commercial, Treasury, Development), and support internal and external audits while promoting consistent accounting interpretations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Public Accountant with an active license in the United States or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience with a publicly‑traded company under US GAAP and/or with a Big4 firm auditing publicly‑traded companies under US GAAP, preferably with concentration in technical accounting.
• Extensive experience in highly technical accounting areas.

Responsibilities

• Research, document and review complex accounting transactions including those related to derivatives, revenue arrangements under ASC606, leases under ASC842 and consolidation accounting.
• Review documentation and research performed by others to ensure conclusions are fully researched, supported and consistent with precedent-setting global conclusions.
• Assist the local TA teams by providing timely accounting analysis for proposed transactions and recommendations on deal structure to support decision‑making by the M&A team and Senior Leadership.
• Consult in design of transactions to achieve the desired earnings impact within GAAP guidance.
• Provide supervision and leadership to more junior technical accounting staff.
• Timely identify and effectively communicate/resolve issues to avoid financial statement errors.
• Stay up to date on new accounting pronouncements and relevant GAAP issues, evaluate impacts to the Company, and ensure relevant information and accounting changes are provided to other departments.
• Interpret the accounting policies, propose and review changes to accounting policies; prepare or participate in preparation of certain footnote disclosures for public financial statements.
• Participate in the review of financial statements for external filings required by legal agreements and local laws and regulations on a consistent basis.
• Manage discussions with engagement-level partners and national office/professional practice directors with external auditors and/or consultants.
• Develop and maintain adequate SOX compliance as it relates to technical accounting.
• Assist in special accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Job description

Technical Accounting (TA) reviews and confirms conclusions on the US GAAP accounting by AES for all its contracts and non‑standard transactions that could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of AES. These conclusions result from critically analyzing, questioning and discussing memoranda submitted by local business TA leads and local Controllers, and thoroughly reviewing any associated contracts in English. TA also promotes consistent accounting interpretations across AES by actively monitoring, understanding, applying and sharing examples from other SBUs proactively or as needed. TA develops the US GAAP accounting policies of AES and is responsible for US GAAP training at AES. The Sr.Manager Technical Accounting will be responsible for performing independent research of complex accounting transactions, preparing and reviewing technical accounting memos submitted by local businesses, and providing timely feedback. Responsibility also includes supporting internal and external audits, building relationships with cross‑functional groups (e.g., Commercial, Treasury, Development, M&A), and serving as a point of contact for accounting issues. The role involves leading due diligence and transaction reviews from an accounting standpoint for the M&A process.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, document and review complex accounting transactions including those related to derivatives, revenue arrangements under ASC606, leases under ASC842 and consolidation accounting.
• Review documentation and research performed by others to ensure conclusions are fully researched, supported and consistent with precedent‑setting global conclusions.
• Assist the local TA teams by providing timely accounting analysis for proposed transactions and recommendations on deal structure to support decision‑making by the M&A team and Senior Leadership.
• Consult in design of transactions to achieve the desired earnings impact within GAAP guidance.
• Provide supervision and leadership to more junior technical accounting staff.
• Timely identify and effectively communicate/resolve issues to avoid financial statement errors.
• Stay up to date on new accounting pronouncements and relevant GAAP issues, evaluate impacts to the Company, and ensure relevant information and accounting changes are provided to other departments.
• Interpret the accounting policies, propose and review changes to accounting policies; prepare or participate in preparation of certain footnote disclosures for public financial statements.
• Participate in the review of financial statements for external filings required by legal agreements and local laws and regulations on a consistent basis.
• Manage discussions with engagement‑level partners and national office/professional practice directors with external auditors and/or consultants.
• Develop and maintain adequate SOX compliance as it relates to technical accounting.
• Assist in special accounting projects as assigned.

KEY TECHNICAL AREAS

• Identify when agreements to physically deliver electricity, fuel or other commodities are standalone derivatives, contain embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation, and/or contain lease elements.
• Assess contracts that represent variable interests allowing one party to direct significant activities, resulting in a variable‑interest entity (VIE), and evaluate consolidation implications.
• Impairment of assets, including recoverability and/fair‑value testing with little or no observable inputs.
• Accounting for business combinations and asset acquisitions of voting and variable‑interest entities.
• Accounting for sales of all or some interests in businesses.
• Complex debt and equity transactions, including project financing and identifying embedded derivatives.
• Revenue recognition, regulatory accounting, functional currency determination/translation.
• Interpret and evaluate impacts of new and major guidance expected to be issued.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Public Accountant with an active license in the United States or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience with a publicly‑traded company under US GAAP and/or with a Big4 firm auditing publicly‑traded companies under US GAAP, preferably with concentration in technical accounting.
• Extensive experience in highly technical accounting areas.
• Energy/utility company industry accounting and/or audit experience preferred.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills for an executive‑level audience, interpersonal skills and time/project management skills.
• Proficient in personal computer skills and strong research, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a team with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and in‑depth knowledge of US GAAP, able to understand and interpret complex accounting guidance.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Expected salary: $161,000 – $200,600 per year (base pay may vary by market location, knowledge, skills, experience). The total compensation package includes an annual bonus.

Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; 401(k) eligibility; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave). Detailed participation information will be provided upon offer.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, 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.