Manager Accounting I/II GU&I Accounting & Reporting in Charlotte, NC ID-9157

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The purpose of the Manager of Gas Utilities and Infrastructure (GU&I) Accounting and Reporting position is to manage and develop a team of individuals who perform tasks associated with the company’s accounting close and financial reporting processes. GU&I Accounting & Reporting is responsible for reporting, accounting, aggregation, and financial/economic analysis for the GU&I segment, including Piedmont Natural Gas, Duke Energy Midwest Gas in Ohio and Kentucky and various equity method investments within the segment (pipelines, renewable natural gas and storage assets).

In this role, the Manager Accounting is responsible for ensuring that the accounting impacts of the company’s business activities and transactions are understood and properly recorded to the general ledger, and that such accounting impacts and related variances to budget and prior year results, if applicable, are clearly explained and properly presented in internal and/or external financial reports as needed. The Manager Accounting is also responsible for ensuring that the team performs its tasks in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with published deadlines while strictly adhering to company policies and controls.

Nature and Scope


The Manager will lead a team who perform accounting and reporting work for the Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment and the Piedmont Natural Gas registrant. This position customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in accounting matters. The Manager must possess a specialized knowledge of accounting theory, terminology and principles, as well as the more specialized utility accounting theory and methodology. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of the Company’s financial applications and the ability to lead the development and implementation of financial and other business systems and related interfaced applications.

 

The position requires the ability to delegate and assign work effectively, manage a team of professionals, and be a positive influence on the culture of the team. Additionally, this role will oversee the final approval of work performed through a managed services contract with EY and will support the communication of new or updated tasks accordingly.

The position requires the ability to interface and communicate with all levels within the Company as well as outside parties such as independent auditors, banks, governmental authorities and utility commission auditors. This position represents the Controller’s Department on various project teams and working committees.

Responsibilities


Accounting Close Process:

Understand assigned responsibilities, relevant GAAP and FERC accounting guidance, and operational matters that affect the accounting cycle

Review month-end deliverables (primarily journal entries)

Review account reconciliations

Work with the appropriate parties to resolve accounting issues as they arise

Lead and/or participate in efficiency and process improvement efforts, working with managed service provider (EY) as needed to develop and implement

Ensure SOX control structure is in place and monitored with respect to the close process

Prepare or review documentation for accounting conclusions on accounting matters

Ensure strict adherence to closing deadlines

Financial Reporting Process:

Review monthly internal financial reports as assigned

Review monthly sales revenue and volume analysis (weather/volume/price impacts)

Review quarterly SEC and FERC financial reports, including supporting schedules

Review periodic state regulatory financial reports

Ensure SOX control structure is in place and monitored with respect to the reporting process

Work with independent auditors on annual audited financial statements

Work with the appropriate parties to resolve issues as they arise

Other:

Develop and coach staff

Support regulatory filing efforts including rate cases and rider filings for retail business

Lead and/or participate in efficiency and process improvement efforts

Assist with special projects

Research regulatory matters and related impacts and document appropriate accounting treatment

Attend business related meetings as needed

Basic/Required Qualifications (Manager I)

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related degree and eight (8) years related work experience

Basic/Required Qualifications (Manager II)

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related degree and eight (8) years related work experience including at least 2 years of successful direct people management experience for level II

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience with rate filings (e.g., preparing, interpreting and/or accounting for base rate, fuel, rider and deferral request filings)

Familiarity with Duke Energy’s customer billing systems and tariffs/rate schedules

Knowledge of FERC vs GAAP accounting differences

Experience with Peoplesoft and Hyperion

Knowledge of FIHUB Cube reporting

Familiarity with Wdesk/Workiva financial reporting applications

Experience in preparing FERC annual and quarterly reports

Experience with technical accounting; writing accounting position papers

CPA

Knowledge of regulated utility accounting and ratemaking principles

Familiarity with FERC chart of accounts

Extensive experience with accounting systems/applications

Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to pertinent business issues

Effective interpersonal skills, team oriented

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

History of high-quality work in an accounting environment dealing with rigorous reporting and closing deadlines

Demonstrated ability to drive process efficiency improvements

Working & Other Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

Travel Requirements 5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No

Posting Expiration Date Sunday, September 17, 2023

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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