Finance/Accounting Manager (Portland, OR / Salt Lake City, UT) #113938

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

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.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113938 
Company Code: PACIFICORP
Primary Location: Portland/Salt Lake City     
Department: CFO 
Schedule: FT 
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $119,400 -$154,400  
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.   

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US 

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

PacifiCorp 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.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.