Manager, Plant Accounting

Overview

Oversee plant partnership accounting, reporting, audits, and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• financial statements
• budget forecasting
• gaap compliance
• audit management
• customer billing
• fraud controls

Tasks

-Review budget-to-actual variance analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis and summarize and report budget to actual variance analysis to senior management, partners and lending institutions. -Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and year-to-date financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, statement of members’ equity and statement of cash flows for plant Partnership entities. -Ensures that company financial records, under responsibility, are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance. -Manage and execute year-end financial audits for partnerships, working with independent accountants. -Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure for plant operations and maintenance ledger and the partnership entity ledger. -Coordinate and prepare the monthly customer billing, monitor and ensure timely collection of customer receivables. -Develop, implement and maintain system controls for fraud prevention and ensuring data integrity. -Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment. -Establish priorities to meet deadlines and goals within guidelines established by management. -Oversight to ensure accurate and timely payment processing. -Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with all levels throughout the organization. -Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes to ensure Plant practices are in line with overall goals of the organization. -Coordinate, compile and submit required compliance certificates, quarterly and annual financial statements, and respond to inbound inquiries from financial institutions and/or rating agencies such as S&P, Moody’s etc. in conjunction with outstanding debt obligations and/or working capital credit facilities. -Prepare detailed budget/reforecast projections using budgeting software and Excel and coordinating this effort with Plant Controllers, department heads and senior management. -Provides technical accounting guidance and support to Plant Controllers.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• cpa
• accounting degree
• great plains
• team management
• process design

What You Bring

-5+ years’ experience -Strong understanding of financial and operational controls -Strong attention to details and accuracy -Predictable, reliable and dependable attendance is a requirement of the position. -CPA a plus -Strong aptitude for end-to-end process design and improvement -Excellent oral and written communication skills are all required -Bachelor’s degree in Accounting -Oversight and mentoring of junior accountant(s) and the ability to delegate work and responsibility to staff members or colleagues. -Knowledge and administration of general ledger systems and procedures, preferably Microsoft Great Plains / Business Central software -Prior experience effectively hiring, motivating and managing a team required

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Benefits

-Charitable giving program -Long-term disability coverage -Excellent 401(k) plan -Health/dependent care flex accounts -Paid maternity/paternity leave -Tuition assistance -Incentive-based, competitive salary packages -Adoption benefits -Employee assistance program -Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance -Wellness programs -Paid vacations and holidays -Generous sick leave

About Tenaska

-Began with a vision to innovate and lead in the energy sector. -A key player in power generation, including natural gas and renewable energy projects. -Focusing on developing sustainable energy solutions with an emphasis on natural gas, wind, and solar power. -Projects have delivered reliable power across regions while promoting innovation. - Able to navigate complex energy markets and tailor solutions to unique regional needs.

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Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be authorized to work in the u.s.; the company does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.