Accounting Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States Alliant Energy Full time
Join Alliant Energy as a Leader in Accounting

At Alliant Energy, we are dedicated to our mission of serving customers and enhancing communities. Our employees embody the spirit of energy, taking pride in their contributions during both challenging times and everyday operations. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, offering a safe and supportive environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance, and generous paid time off.

Are you an innovative leader in the field of Accounting seeking to elevate your career? In this pivotal role, you will demonstrate strategic thinking, influence, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. We are committed to fostering your growth and development into higher leadership positions, rewarding your inquisitiveness and ambition.

This exciting opportunity as the Accounting Operations Manager will involve leading our accounting operations team, contributing to our overarching strategy of customer service and community enhancement. You will oversee the general ledger and financial analysis processes, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and practices while guiding a diverse team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all aspects of team management, including recruitment and onboarding, fostering an inclusive and secure workplace, collaborating with team members to establish clear objectives, providing constructive feedback on performance, and developing plans for improvement.
  • Review accounting outcomes, internal and external financial reports, and analyses.
  • Guide and support customer rate activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and critical organizational projects.
  • Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal Electric Regulatory Committee (FERC) guidelines, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including overseeing account structures, approving journal entries, and reconciling account balances.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Assist operational units in processing accounting information.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop solutions that enhance financial and strategic outcomes aligned with Alliant Energy's strategic vision.
  • Implement measures to identify, assess, and communicate risks and opportunities.
  • Engage in additional responsibilities that support Alliant Energy's values and mission to serve customers and strengthen communities.
Required Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership roles.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • 3 or more years of experience in public accounting or corporate finance.
Essential Skills

• Leadership
• Accounting Standards
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Data Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Corporate Financial Reporting

At Alliant Energy, we believe in not just what we do, but how we do it.

Our core values include: Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants' qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Alliant Energy values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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