Finance/Accounting Manager

Finance/Accounting Manager

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose: The finance and accounting manager leads the preparation of financial and business analyses, supporting key areas including: O&M expense, capital expense, business planning, workforce, regulatory filings and discovery, general accounting, month-end close activities, and business support for internal client organizations. Provides strategic guidance to senior leadership and business partners. Manages priorities and workload for a team of financial analysts, and oversees their performance through coaching, mentoring, and supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis and interpretation of actual financial results, short-term forecasting, and reporting for O&M expenses at generation facilities and support organizations, capital project expenditures, and workforce levels.
• Oversee the development of long-term O&M and workforce projections in support of the business planning process, including consolidation and reporting efforts.
• Provide financial, analytical, and general business support to internal client organizations.
• Manage general accounting and month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, cost allocations, general ledger reconciliations, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Support the preparation of financial data for regulatory filings submitted to state and federal agencies.
• Support financial analysts in working with department managers to develop financial targets and assist client organizations in delivering against established targets.
• Oversee development and maintenance of reliable, efficient, and accurate business reporting tools.
• Direct special projects and financial studies.
• Perform other duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise a team of financial analysts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years directly related experience.
• A minimum of three years of managerial or functional management experience.
• Management skills including the ability to establish objectives, execute policy, monitor resources, and manage the development or implementation of a system, program, or process.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to provide input into policy decisions, and to mobilize resources to produce desired business results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate team members.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, familiarity with financial reporting, and an instilled commitment to accurate on-time completion of monthly departmental tasks and responsibilities.
• Preferences: Advanced degree and/or CPA designation. Knowledge of FERC reporting standards and requirements. Experience with SAP and/or Oracle in an accounting or financial reporting role. Familiarity with the financial drivers and operational processes of electric generation facilities.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing