Lead Analyst - Financial Accounting
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Locations: United States Of America, Maine, Portland; United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: February 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R-11590
Title: Lead Analyst - Financial Accounting
Reporting to: Manager, Fixed Assets
Location: Orange, CT or Portland, ME
Work Type: Office
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $83,804 to $115,232.
Position Overview:
The Lead Analyst – Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset Accounting, reports to the Manager – Fixed Asset Accounting and plays an important role in supporting the Group Accounting & Process team within the Control Finance group. Primary responsibilities include the timely and accurate accounting and monitoring of fixed assets of the AVANGRID Businesses (Corporate and Networks), including processing transactions, preparing reconciliations, in-depth analytics, and reporting.
This position will have no direct reports and will contribute significantly to ensuring the integrity of the US GAAP and IFRS financial statements, fixed asset accounting system, and compliance with internal controls. This role may also include other individual contributor responsibilities as determined by the Manager – Fixed Asset Accounting.
Responsibilities include:
- Subject matter expert in the accounting for fixed assets and utilization of SAP Asset Management Module and the AVANGRID Capitalization Policy.
- Ensure all regular accounting activities related to the scope of the team are completed in adherence with Avangrid & Iberdrola policies and accounting deadlines including journal entries, reconciliations, FERC reports, and compliance with both US GAAP and IFRS.
- Develop strong relations with Networks’ business teams, collaborating to address questions and find solutions to problems.
- Coordinate with Regulatory & Revenue Requirement teams on filings including preparation of exhibits, backup support, and documentation. Respond to interrogatories and regulatory requests. Provide regulatory docket collaboration as needed across the Company.
- Work with Fixed Assets team management to implement changes to depreciable lives and methods, as needed.
- Oversee and execute on projects on an ad hoc basis to create efficiencies within the fixed asset department.
- Establish and document existing and new processes and procedures.
- Work with internal auditors and business control representatives in identifying potential risks and applying solutions to mitigate.
- Work with external auditors to meet their needs regarding audits of fixed assets and related controls.
- Ensure all relevant internal controls are followed and develop new controls as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 6 years’ experience in industry or public accounting relevant to job requirements.
- Sound understanding of US GAAP / IFRS, including application.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the corporate hierarchy on written and oral interfaces.
- Solid communication skills and ability to interact with Senior Management.
- High-level analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Skills to work independently with management oversight.
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
- CPA license and/or graduate business degree.
- Energy experience.
- Systems experience in SAP.
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.
AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Job Posting End Date: February 1, 2025
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