Finance/Accounting Manager (Portland, OR / Salt Lake City, UT) #113898

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 position will be responsible for the financial oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Power Supply business unit that has a significant impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establish and implement business objectives, strategies, and plans. Manage and allocate financial resources. Implement and support Company programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, and interpret financial statements and reports for corporate.
• Report financial and operational performance variances against target including trend analysis and interpretation of movements in key performance indicators.
• Plan and direct corporate or divisional finance-related projects, analyses, and forecasting of financial performance, compilation, and the review of divisional budgets.
• Recommend and implement action plans for achieving objectives.
• Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.
• Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities and provide guidance and recommendations.
• Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.
• Oversee cost recovery and revenue accounting functions for the corporate finance organization which interacts across the company.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable SOX controls and month-end close accounting and reporting requirements under both GAAP and FERC.
• Collaborate with joint owners of power plants related to billing for operating costs and processing payments for minority owned plants; prepare and monitor OAR billings.
• Respond to data requests from auditors, regulation, and other ad hoc assignments from corporate finance management.
• Develop and establish policies, procedures, understand business processes, and interpret contracts.
• Notify business units and management of potential problems identified, which may be critical, complex, sensitive, or urgent in nature, and work through resolutions as appropriate.

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.
• An ability to collaborate with people at all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.

Preferences

• Advanced Degree.
• Advanced Degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Working knowledge of the Company's accounting system interfaces including RVN, EDW and ELI and as well as experience with JVA would be desirable.
• Knowledge of SEC and FERC reporting and disclosure requirements would also be preferred.
• Experience with the Power Supply industry.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113898
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.