Finance/Accounting Manager, Portland, OR #113344 - Military veterans preferred

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

The position is responsible for functional oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Financial Planning and Analysis department which provides broad accounting and financial support for the PacifiCorp business unit. Key management responsibilities will include establishment and implementation of business objectives, strategies, and plans; manage and allocate financial resources; and implementation and support of Company programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Direct team in setting assumptions and provide recommendations to upper management on funding deployment to facilitate compilation of divisional operational budgets
• Report financial and operational performance variances against target/budget and lead the forecasting of monthly/annual financial results
• Oversee the preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders which may include financial and capital performance reports results, state regulatory filings, wind plant audit reports, SEC filing supporting documentation, and debt offering supporting documentation, etc.
• Manage key processes to ensure timely completion of inputs for business plan and annual budget
• Ensure compliance with all applicable SOX controls and month-end close accounting and reporting requirements under both GAAP and FERC
• Respond to data requests from auditors, regulation, and other ad hoc assignments from corporate finance management
• Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities; and provide feedback, guidance and recommendations
• Develop and establish policies, procedures, understand business processes, and interpret contracts
• Plan and direct corporate or divisional finance-related projects, analyses, and forecasting of financial performance
• Recommend and implement action plans for achieving objectives
• Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years directly related experience.
• A minimum of three years of managerial or functional management experience.
• Management skills including the ability to establish objectives, execute policy, monitor resources, and manage the development or implementation of a system, program, or process.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to provide input into policy decisions, and to mobilize resources to produce desired business results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate team members.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, familiarity with financial reporting, and an instilled commitment to accurate on-time completion of monthly departmental tasks and responsibilities.
  

Preferences

• Advanced Degree.
• Knowledge of SEC and FERC reporting and disclosure requirements would also be preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Additional Information

Req Id: 113344
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: CFO
Schedule: FT
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $119,400 - $168,500
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.