Supervisor, Financial Controls — Transmission Projects

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 111,350 - 157,200; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Supervisor, Financial Controls to lead a growing team responsible for Transmission project accounting master data, WBS elements, and work orders in SAP. You will ensure proper application of FERC accounting requirements, SOX controls, and internal procedures while coordinating with various stakeholders.

The role includes supervising analysts and contractors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and driving process improvements in cost collectors, settlements, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or related discipline preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.
• Prior leadership or project lead experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, financial reporting, and project accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of FERC accounting requirements is strongly preferred.
• Utility accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with SOX controls, audit support, compliance inquiries, or internal control documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise analysts and contractors responsible for Transmission project accounting master data and related financial control activities.
• Oversee timely and accurate creation of WBS elements and work orders in SAP.
• Ensure accounting compliance of Transmission cost collectors with FERC, internal policies, and SOX controls.
• Serve as primary coordinator for SOX inquiries related to Transmission projects.
• Research FERC requirements, asset ownership, cost flows, and project accounting attributes.
• Collaborate withFinance, Project Controls, Forecasting, and Program Delivery to ensure proper accounting treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Prioritization

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

PowerPlan

CREWS

OPPM

Cascade

Toad Data Point

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Supervisor, Financial Controls to lead a growing team responsible for Transmission project accounting master data, WBS elements, and work orders in SAP. You will ensure proper application of FERC accounting requirements, SOX controls, and internal procedures while coordinating with various stakeholders.

The role includes supervising analysts and contractors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and driving process improvements in cost collectors, settlements, and project