This position is responsible for reviewing the accounting activities within Avangrid Group (AGR), which includes both regulated and non-regulated business affiliates. This position will also be responsible for the management and control of the AGR Financial Ledger including supporting the AGR Business Control Teams in their understanding and use of the SAP application to meet group accounting policies. Additionally, this position will participate in the review and/or preparation of the AGR standalone financial statements.
This position will have no direct reports in their group of 4 including themselves.
Major roles & responsibilities:
- Lead the rest of the AGR Accounting Teams (Networks including UIL, Renewables and Gas) through the accounting close of the AGR standalone companies in all applicable accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS) in accordance with timeline and deliverables established by Accounting Manager. Preparation of standalone financial statements for corporate companies.
- Support the rest of the three AGR Accounting Teams, ensuring compliance with the accounting policies and quality standards through review and analysis of SAP financial records and business processes.
- Analyze business needs to participate in development of detailed accounting policies.
- Review and analysis of monthly P&L and key performance indicators to identify variances and unusual items.
- Support the external and internal audits through execution of internal controls and preparation of supporting materials.
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Accounting or financial experience required
- Experience in preparation or audit of financial statements required
Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards required
- Knowledge of FERC accounting standards preferred
- Experience with ERP system required, SAP preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability required
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required
Mobility Information: Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
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