Accounting Manager

Job# : 2036668

Job Description : Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

This exciting opportunity as the Manager of Accounting will join our team in either Madison, WI reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer! Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate!

This role is key in supporting and driving our strategy and vision of serving customers and building stronger communities.

You will lead and be responsible for our accounting operations team as part of the Controllership function. You will have ownership of the general ledger and financial analysis processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and practices, while leading a versatile team.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs all leadership duties, including hiring and exiting talent, encouraging an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing issues with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a demeanor of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct, and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
• Responsible for the review of accounting results, internal and external financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Responsible for leading and providing vital support for all customer rate activities, continuous process improvement initiatives, and Alliant Energy’s critical initiatives.
• Ensuring all accounting activities are completed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal Electric Regulatory Committee (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts, and other prescribed rules and regulations.
• Is responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, including maintaining the account structure, ensuring the accurate review and approval of all journal vouchers and other source documents, and the reconciliation of account balances.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with company internal controls over financial reporting framework.
• Supports operating business units in the processing of accounting information.
• Partners with key customers to develop solutions for better financial or strategic outcomes that align with Alliant Energy’s overall strategic plan.
• Ensures measures are in place to identify, assess, respond to, and communicate risks and opportunities.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years or more of related experience in an accounting, financial, or related function.
• 3 years supervisory experience or equivalent. (Equivalent supervisory experiences may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other proven leadership experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in accounting or related area.
• Certification Active domestic Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 3 years or more of public accounting or company experience.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.