Job description
We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,300 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
Pay Grade
GRADE: 18
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until Filled
The 12-month service requirement for CPS Energy employees has been waived for this role. Those interested may apply regardless of time in service with CPS Energy.
Position Summary
Develops and oversees the guidelines, procedures and overall process necessary to ensure the accurate and timely external financial reporting each month, quarter and annually. Researches and leads the implementation of accounting pronouncements applicable to CPS Energy. Provides oversight and leadership of preparation of information to support the annual external financial audit, AUPs and Single Audit, if applicable. Serves as key liaison to answer questions from the external auditors during the annual audit. Responsible for bank, investment, fuel hedging and debt accounting and for providing accounting oversight, annual financial reporting and preparation of information in support of the annual audit for special purpose entities (such as the Decommissioning Trusts and SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corporation) as well as the bookkeeping and 990 preparation and submission of the REAP program.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Oversees the accurate and timely preparation of external financial reporting to include:
Monthly Board financial package, including schedules, charts and analysis.
Quarterly Treasurer’s report and Interim Financial Reports.
Annual CPS Energy Financial Statements.
- Coordinates with Corporate Communications to ensure timely preparation and publishing of CPS Energy annual report.
- Oversees accurate and timely completion and review of audit schedules, requests for information, audit inquiries, and files to support the annual financial statement audit, Agreed Upon Procedures and Single Audit, if applicable.
- Serves as liaison to respond to questions from the external auditors.
- Reviews existing and new accounting standards (GASB, FASB, etc.) to determine applicability to CPS Energy and leads implementation efforts as necessary, including formal documentation such as white papers, guidelines and procedures to ensure consistent accounting practices that are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Oversees the proper accounting for Finance / Treasury related transactions, to include banking transactions, debt, fuel hedging and investment accounting and other segregated accounts, such as REAP, etc., including reviewing and ensuring the timely completion of all account reconciliations assigned to the FAER staff.
- Oversees the proper accounting and reporting for special entities, such as the Decommissioning Trusts and the SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corporation, to include establishing processes and controls, and oversees the accurate and timely completion of the associated financial statement audits with unqualified opinions. Also responsible for overseeing the bookkeeping, monthly reporting and annual filing for Form 990 for the nonprofit REAP program.
- Oversees reporting to comply with regulatory and other internal / external reporting requirements, to include debt disclosures to the Municipal Securities Review Board filings and decommissioning related information to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Public Utility Commission of Texas.
- Provides and guides development of FAER staff, to include provision of learning and development opportunities, and cross training of staff to ensure adequate backup of all functions within the area.
- Performs other duties and serves on special project teams as assigned.
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other related financial certification
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred or demonstrated extensive experience with financial statement preparation and strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB accounting
- Experience working with federal or state grant accounting and federal and state compliance audits
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other related business field
- Advanced working knowledge of Workiva
- Proficient in SAP
Competencies
Minimum Education
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Physical Demands
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
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