Mgr Plant Accounting

About the role

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

• Manages and monitors the plant accounting monthly close to assure all transactions are properly supported and are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FERC Uniform System of Accounts, other regulatory requirements, and in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Manages request from internal and external auditors as related to capital expenditures and fixed assets to assure complete, accurate and timely responses.
• Manages requests of regulatory agencies in conjunction with rate cases and supplemental questions resulting from rate case filings.
• Reviews depreciation rate changes and assures depreciation rates are properly loaded into the system to support the recovery of invested capital.
• Performs analysis of existing property records to assure compliance with FERC Guidelines, Federal, State, Local regulatory requirements, and Atmos Capitalization Guidelines. Recommends and implements changes.
• Keeps abreast of changes to regulatory and legal requirements which may influence property accounting. Researches and anticipates the effect of trends or changes in regulatory requirements and makes recommendations for modifications to assure continued compliance.
• Establishes and maintains functional area policies, procedures and controls to assure compliance with Corporate Accounting policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), FERC Uniform System of Accounts and other regulatory requirements. Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of retirement unit catalogues and capitalization policies.
• Directs the development, implementation and enhancement of plant asset management information systems to assure operational efficiency with both monthly close and reporting. Works directly with the third-party system provider on a regular basis related to these items. Manages the quarterly access review and annual role/responsibility review for the plant asset management system.
• Develops, maintains, and delivers training materials used for training the Enterprise on Capital Project and Fixed Asset systems and Capitalization Policies.
• Oversees the preparation and distribution of various reports to regulatory agencies and Atmos Division Vice-Presidents.
• Teams with Atmos Finance Committee to develop and implement best practices across all business units as it relates to fixed assets.
• Develops and monitors functional area budgets to assure the efficient utilization of resources.
• Manages and maintains adequate staffing levels to assure proper administration of activities. Selects, develops, trains, motivates and evaluates the performance of assigned employees. Plans and directs the achievement of area goals and objectives within established Company policies.
• Maintains and updates all records as needed related to certain regulatory infrastructure mechanisms that allow for the deferral of all expenses associated with capital expenditures until the next rate proceeding.
• Works directly with rates for any regulatory studies performed including cost of removal and depreciation studies.
• Records, maintains and updates all processes related to the recording of Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC) on a monthly basis.

Minimum Requirements

Educational/Experience Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and five years' experience in Accounting or related field; or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field and four years' experience in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Communication Skills

Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence verbally and in writing internal and/or external customers at a high level such as senior management on matters of a technical and/or complex nature.

Numeric Skills

Requires the ability to perform algebraic, and trigonometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical and/or accounting methods.

Computer Skills

Requires an advanced knowledge of various software applications for creating complex documents, reports and graphics.

Physical Demands

• Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.
• Work Conditions: Works in an office environment. Moderate overnight travel required.
• Job Family: Accounting Services