Manager SEC Reporting

JOB INFORMATION
• Job Title: Manager Specialty Accounting
• Job Code: 125885
• Grade: Exempt 59

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the development and management of SEC filings, to ensure that disclosures included in SEC filings are appropriate to meet the SEC and FASB requirements, and FERC filings. Contributes to technical accounting, providing position papers interpreting new SEC and FASB pronouncements. Establishes and maintains accounting practices to ensure reliable data necessary for business operations. Coordinates activities involved in maintaining and processing various accounting and financial records, including reviews of accounting analysis, preparation of reports and interpretation of accounting results.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Accountable for departmental performance. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. Generally manages a recognized discipline and specialty with separate budget.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Manages the preparation and timely filing of SEC documents, including coordination of review cycle with key stakeholders. SEC filings include 10-Ks, 10-Qs, Proxies, and 8-Ks.
• Contributes to accounting research, memo writing, and reporting compliance issues relating to FASB and SEC guidance.
• Leads the group in the processing and related compliance reporting activities associated with FERC. FERC filings include annual Form 1 and quarterly 3Qs.
• Manages or coordinates XBRL tagging and publishing using SEC reporting tools (e.g., Active Disclosure).
• Ensures financial statements comply with GAAP and SEC requirements and prepares or maintains all supporting documentation for financial statements and related footnotes.
• Coordinates and facilitates the process of documenting accounting policies and procedures for SEC and FERC.
• Leads the preparation of the Company's employee benefit plan financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers and acts as a Coach/Mentor to financial functional areas and compliance.
• Ensures internal controls are in place and monitored and that all financial, accounting and filing processes are performed timely and accurately.
• Assures processing and reporting formats meet statutory requirements - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC, and FERC.
• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting and reporting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization as well as federal, state and local requirements.
• Develops and presents information and progress to the leadership of the organization.
• Recommends and implements actions for compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or degree with 30 hours of Accounting; And
• 8 years directly related accounting experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 3 years of SEC or Public Accounting experience.
• CPA

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Office environment.
• May work non-standard hours.


SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive. Individuals in positions in which driving is an essential function are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting requirements
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP), research and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with an aptitude towards client service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management (written and verbal), as well as staff members and outside professionals.
• Strong organization/multi-tasking skills with the ability to plan/prioritize to ensure efficient and timely deliverables.
• Ability to identify problems and develop/implement solutions.
• High level of accuracy and great attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated experience successfully supervising and developing employees.
• Personal computer skills with strong knowledge in Microsoft applications and other related software (i.e., Excel, SAP).
• Ability to handle confidential information and material with the highest degree of professional responsibility.
• Ability to supervise and develop members, promoting a team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to work within and support Company policies, practices and procedures.

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen