Accounting Team Leader

Accounting Team Leader

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Team Leader position is responsible for leading a team of accountants who perform financial accounting activities for Southern Power Company, an SEC registrant. This position will oversee various income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow accounting functions, while ensuring that financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. This role will primarily focus on supporting the payroll accounting function, as well as the accounting activities for our various gas facilities. In addition, the position will support Southern Power's SEC reporting requirements and manage key internal control processes across the Comptroller's organization. 

This is a hybrid position based in Atlanta, Georgia, requiring employees to work in the office four days per week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of two to three people in the monthly closing of financial records using Oracle Cloud.

• Oversee and review the completion of monthly journal entries, analysis of financial transactions and results, account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as required.

• Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including compilation of control evidence and review/approval of direct reports’ internal controls.

• Assist in the preparation and review of accounting information that supports or may be included in monthly management reporting.

• Assist in the preparation and review of accounting information that supports or may be included in Southern Power’s 10-Q or 10-K.

• Assist with financial audits of Southern Power and its subsidiaries.

• Promote innovation and create workflow efficiencies in a dynamic environment.

• Focus on people development by providing motivation, continuous training, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) is required.

• Advanced degree is a plus.

• CPA license (or equivalent) is preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• 5 or more years of experience in accounting or related fields is required.

• Proficiency in applying GAAP and accounting principles is required.

• Experience with and a strong understanding of month-end close, journal entries and account reconciliations is required.

• Experience with and strong understanding of analysis of financial transactions, financial statements, and internal controls is preferred.

• Experience with the Oracle Cloud is preferred.

• Working knowledge of the utility industry and the FERC chart of accounts is a plus.

• Experience in coaching and mentoring others is a plus.

• Possess:

  • a professional demeanor and proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.

  • strong interpersonal skills in dealing with people at various levels, including executive management.

  • exceptional verbal and written communications skills with ability to present financial information in a clear, concise manner.

  • strong analytical skills and problem solving and research capabilities with an ability to simplify complex issues.

  • intellectual curiosity and a questioning attitude.

  • demonstrated strong project management and execution skills with multiple departments, including prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, anticipating next steps, and adapting to change.

  • proven leadership skills and experience working in teams with a key focus on teamwork.

  • proven ability to identify and execute process efficiencies.

  • the ability to perform with a high level of accuracy; detail-oriented nature.

  • the ability to multi-task to meet conflicting and tight deadlines.

• Model all aspects of Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.