Manager, Fixed Assets Accountant

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The Manager, Fixed Assets Accounting will have oversight of operational processes impacting the fixed asset records across selected US Utilities businesses. This role will be responsible for the monthly fixed asset process review and oversight of the fixed assets subledger, PowerPlan. The Manager, Fixed Assets will review key account analysis, account reconciliations, and roll forwards. This role will work with Operations and other support functions to drive efficiencies and to ensure the adequacy and execution of the internal controls impacting the fixed asset records. In addition, the Manager, Fixed Assets will support initiatives relating to our digital and growth strategies. This role will facilitate the review of current processes and identifying improvement opportunities. The Manager, Fixed Assets will also be responsible for the preparation of reports and analysis as required or requested.

Responsibilities:

Ensures proper recognition and accounting of fixed assets for selected US businesses in accordance with GAAP and FERC accounting.

Review and approve the capital and fixed asset transactions, including additions, depreciation, disposals and retirements, accruals, and impairments.

Oversight of administrative duties associated with the creation of master data and maintenance of the fixed assets subledger, PowerPlan.

Coordinates the timely resolution of system issues or enhancements with PowerPlan and the testing of the corrections or enhancements.

Provides support to address all fixed asset related audit and tax department queries.

Supports the review and execution of the capital projects creation.

Ensures the timely and accurate month-end close process, which includes coordinating activities with the Shared Services Center and supporting the review of month-end journals.

Monitors processes and inputs impacting records in SAP and PowerPlan.

Supports the documentation of policies, processes and controls.

Identifies opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements.

Supports ad hoc projects relating to digital and growth initiatives and regulatory requests

Works cross functionally with supporting areas, such as the IT, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting/Finance from an accredited college or university is required.

• Five to seven years of recent verifiable experience in a similar role is required.

• CPA preferred

• Big 4 and Global Company experience preferred.

• Experience in Utility, Power or Energy industry.

• Strong experience with SAP and PowerPlan (preferred).

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and FERC, preferably experience with fixed assets accounting.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

• Ability to deal with fast-paced, constantly evolving environments with high levels of complexity and ambiguity.

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with business leaders and service center and to balance priorities and achieve critical deadlines; capable of independent and critical, forward-looking and preemptive thought analysis.