Supervisor - Accounting

$92,185 - $126,755/Yr

Avangrid - Orange, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Orange, CT

Utilities

About the position

The Supervisor, Fixed Asset Accounting plays a crucial role in overseeing the fixed asset accounting process within the Group Accounting & Process team at Avangrid. This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, while also supervising an analyst and contributing to various accounting activities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees, providing them with the tools and knowledge to achieve their goals.
• Motivate and develop the analyst, providing formal and informal feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert in accounting for fixed assets and the utilization of SAP Asset Management Module.
• Ensure all regular accounting activities are completed in adherence to policies and accounting deadlines.
• Develop strong relationships with business teams to address questions and find solutions.
• Coordinate with Regulatory & Revenue Requirement teams on reporting requests.
• Oversee and execute projects to create efficiencies within the fixed asset department.
• Establish and document existing and new processes and procedures.
• Work with internal auditors to identify potential risks and apply solutions.
• Collaborate with external auditors to meet their audit needs regarding fixed assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of experience in industry or public accounting relevant to job requirements.
• Sound understanding of US GAAP and its application.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the corporate hierarchy.
• Solid communication skills to interact with Senior Management.
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with management oversight.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA license and/or graduate business degree.
• Energy experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• IFRS experience.
• Systems experience in SAP.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement