Mgr, Accounting - Urbandale, United States - Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Description

Job Description

The Manager, Accounting directs the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions for BHE Renewables, performing technical accounting research and documentation to support accounting policies. The role is responsible for consolidated financial statements and project level statements, budgets, forecasts and analyzing variances in actual financial results. The manager works with internal and external auditors to provide necessary data and explanations and also performs as the accounting lead for the acquisition due diligence team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly accounting processes for all assigned entities. Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for all assigned entities. Prepare and review project level financial statements and consolidated financial statements for assigned entities and platform. Provide supervision and training to technical accountant. Lead accounting research and develop formal documentation of accounting policies. (30%)
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes for BHE Renewables. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results and clear and concise explanation of results compared to budget and prior year (20%)
• Lead the planning process for weekly, monthly and annual forecasts, ten-year plan and ratings agency plan for all assigned entities. Work with business leaders to develop accurate forecasts and plans and provide necessary analysis to support planning decisions. (15%)
• Support the business transformation efforts related to BHE Renewables accounting (15%)
• Represent accounting on due diligence acquisition teams. Review power purchase agreements to determine appropriate accounting based on the specific terms in the agreement. Review all other relevant contracts for potential accounting issues. (10%)
• Develop, ensure and document a strong internal control environment that meets or exceeds Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. (5%)
• Responsible for reviewing annual and quarterly bondholder reports. (5%)
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Eight years of related work experience, including two years in a senior technical/leadership role required.
• Accounting/finance skills to apply accounting principles in the preparation of financial statements and reports. Experience in accounting systems (preferably Oracle) and consolidation systems (preferably HFM/Essbase).
• Research skills and experience with financial analysis methods and tools.
• Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and UI Planner; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and conduct presentations.
• Strong leadership skills, effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving skills and decision-making skills.
• Strong project management skills including ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE Renewables, LLC. The management team of BHE Renewables, LLC reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company's portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

At BHE Renewables, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.