Manager Accounting I

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets.

Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity.

Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility.

Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship.

In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary

This manager role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Calpine Corporation financial reporting team.

This team is responsible for the preparation of both Calpine Corporation consolidated financial statements as well as certain statutory reports in accordance with SEC reporting requirements.

The optimal candidate for the role has management experience, SEC reporting experience, and extensive understanding of the accounting close process.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination, preparation, review and timely filing of all SEC submissions including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and interactive data files.
• Responsible for the oversight and proper accounting for all debt and debt transactions.
• Supervise the preparation and timely completion of quarterly financial reporting schedules including all debt-related schedules, equity roll forward, non-GAAP performance measures and other analytical data.
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly earnings releases.
• While the Manager is expected to delegate certain responsibilities, the Manager must be hands on and able to take an active role in producing the deliverables required of this position on a timely basis.
• Assist with debt compliance reporting and technical or other special projects as assigned by the reporting manager.
• Managing : accountable for ensuring the quality and timeliness of all responsibilities within SEC reporting, including balancing workload among personnel, reviewing work and reports on a regular basis.
• Problem Resolution : resolve issues which arise involving reporting and personnel, including reporting requirements, technical research and deadlines.
• Communication : communicate as needed with all parties, including but not limited to, the accounting department, other departments within Calpine, and parties external to Calpine such as attorneys and auditors, on matters involving financial reporting, other reporting projects and technical research.
• Training : train new personnel and ongoing training of existing personnel as necessary for the timely and accurate completion of their duties.
• Staff Evaluation / Feedback : provide feedback on a timely basis to staff and provide staff evaluations to management.

Job Scope & Technical Excellence

• Uses comprehensive accounting knowledge of a seasoned professional, performs escalated or complex duties.
• Uses advanced technical skills, provides oversight of employees performing single function, location, product or technical area.

Decision Making & Innovation

• Decisions typically related to schedule, plans and tactics.
• Results impact daily operations and progress on small to medium sized projects.
• Makes technical decisions and performs escalated or more highly complex work of a similar nature to that for which they oversee.
• Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex. May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services;

leads team in day-to-day implementation activities of new products, services and techniques.

Work Complexity & Independent Judgment

• Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with management and top professionals / specialists in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
• Works within specific guidelines and procedures and is frequently required to interpret application of policies / procedures / technical methods for staff;

often required to apply ingenuity and originality.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting.
• Previous work leadership experience.
• Requires minimum of 5-10 years in area of specialization, CPA preferred.

Additional Calpine Information :

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
30+ days ago