Sr Finance/Accounting Specialist, Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT #

General Purpose

Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conducts special studies and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions.

Researches, analyzes, develops and implements new strategies, programs, and / or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement policies and practices for the Finance / Accounting group. Collaborate with information technology team to automate tasks.
• Acts as the top subject matter expert for a business unit.
• Develop new processes and procedures that impact the business.
• Develop metrics and report on quality and accuracy of internal control processes.
• Monitor compliance with internal and external auditor recommendations.
• Identify and document existing processes within and across business units.
• Identify areas of potential risk and propose process improvements and innovations.
• Report the company’s performance relative to compliance requirements to senior management.
• Review business unit procedures and ensure compliance with risk management policies.
• Plan and direct company-wide depreciation studies.
• Represent the company in meetings and proceedings with senior management and regulatory commissions.
• Direct activities related to fixed asset depreciation system processing and reporting.
• Plan and direct company-wide activities related to the collection and allocation of construction overheads.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger data including preparing journal entries.
• Analyze, prepare and interpret quarterly and annual FERC / regulatory reports and monthly financial & operating statements.
• Implement and manage internal controls to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Select, coach, develop and supervise employees.
• Review and evaluate employee performance, prepare annual reviews, and make annual merit and incentive recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years relevant experience.
• Strong experience with the review and development of controls and oversight procedures, FERC and regulatory processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of advanced accounting methodologies and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk metrics.
• Proven ability to review policies and procedures and determine validity and develop process to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ability to develop, document, implement and enforce processes and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and give direction to internal and external customers regarding highly complex accounting matters / issues.
• Ability to function effectively within a team environment and to interface effectively with personnel from other business units.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, Company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

• MBA or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• General understanding of FERC Code of Regulations.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting and depreciation theory and practices.
• Supervisory experience
30+ days ago