Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

The Aes Corp - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Senior

Torrance, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Senior Manager of Technical Accounting at AES Corporation plays a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the technical accounting functions related to US GAAP for the company's contracts and non-standard transactions. This position involves critical analysis, collaboration with various stakeholders, and the development of accounting policies to ensure compliance and consistency across the organization. The role also includes training and mentoring other technical accountants, making it essential for driving the company's accounting practices in a rapidly evolving energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Perform or guide technical accounting research, documentation, training, consistency and oversight functions.
• Perform timely, thorough and accurate reviews and improvements on technical accounting memoranda.
• Research, interpret and provide technical accounting guidance after carefully analyzing executed and/or proposed transactions.
• Timely identify and effectively communicate/resolve issues to avoid financial statement errors.
• Cross-functional communication and collaboration on impactful transactions.
• Consult in design of transactions to achieve desired earnings impact within GAAP guidance.
• Manage discussions with engagement level partners and national office/professional practice directors with external auditors and/or consultants.
• Train other technical accountants on US GAAP and emerging accounting issues.
• Interpret accounting policies, propose and review changes to accounting policies.
• Project manage the global implementation of new or changes in US GAAP.
• Comply with policies/controls for technical accounting analyses and recommend enhancements.
• Provide guidance and support to others as needed and perform ad hoc tasks and projects.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited university.
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant with active license in the United States or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years progressive experience with a publicly-traded company under US GAAP and/or with a Big 4 firm auditing publicly-traded companies under US GAAP.
• Extensive experience in highly technical accounting areas.
• Energy/utility company industry accounting and/or audit experience preferred.
• International company accounting and/or audit experience preferred.
• Experience with accounting for acquisitions/divestitures and business valuations strongly preferred.
• Ability to apply complex technical accounting concepts and thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SEC rules and interpretations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills, especially for an executive-level audience.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams as well as across management levels globally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with accounting for acquisitions/divestitures and business valuations strongly preferred.
• Energy/utility company industry accounting and/or audit experience preferred.
• International company accounting and/or audit experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.