Director Accounting Policy & Research

Description

• Drive consensus with external auditors regarding the Company's routine and complex accounting positions, policies, procedures, and disclosure requirements.
• Serve as a leader of priority initiatives and strategic projects with a focus on process improvement, work product design, and the development and delivery of training on relevant technical accounting topics
• Support executive leadership in critical decision-making activities that drive and enhance business performance and related impacts to the Company's financial results.
• Regularly serve in a lead role on investigation, analysis, communication, and the preparation of documentation for significant, nonroutine, complex transactions
• Represent and articulate Company viewpoints through direct participation in industry initiatives such as subject matter working groups and ad hoc task forces (e.g., standard-setting initiatives, emerging accounting issues, etc.)
• Effectively communicate technical accounting matters and new accounting standards with the appropriate levels of the AEP organization, including timely, concise communication to the CAO, CFO, and other executive leadership.
• Provide significant input and reviews of 10-K and 10-Q, including MD&A and footnote disclosures.
• Regularly serve as a technical reviewer of recurring analyses, deliverables, and other work products of AP&R team members
• Partner with Financial Reporting with the preparation of SEC disclosures for significant, nonroutine, complex transactions
• Support rate case witness testimony and analysis, as necessary.
• Responsible for partnering and interacting with other departments in the CAO’s organization, the overall Finance organization, and other AEP business units, as appropriate, on cross-functional efforts such as significant transaction support, the adoption of new accounting standards, the implementation of new accounting policies, and other priority initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert with respect to U.S. GAAP, FERC and SEC accounting matters. Refer to the Minimum Requirements section for significant technical accounting areas of focus.

Requirements

• Ability to voice and defend opinions while guiding teams toward successful, collaborative implementation of change initiatives.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the following competencies: Adaptability, Flexibility, Creativity, and Initiative.
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong competency in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate complex accounting issues in simple, easy-to-understand formats
• Ability to lead multiple projects, prioritize, and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements
• Ability to write technical accounting memos to support relevant conclusions
• Exposure with or familiarity with the utility industry preferred
• Internal-Use Software
• Ability to work as a part of a team and possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Minimum of 10 years' experience
• CPA certification or advanced degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, and similar collaborative technology
• Detail oriented with an ability to employ a logical approach to accomplish objectives and solve issues

Benefits

• Revenue Recognition
• Investments in Equity and Debt Securities
• Asset Retirement Obligations

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance