Accounting Policy and Research Manager

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

The Manager leads the technical accounting research documentation and implementation for complex transactions and new accounting standards. The Manager also oversees the review and update of accounting policies including implementation of the Entergy System Approval Authority Policy in accordance with US GAAP and regulatory accounting principles. Acts as the point of contact for the most complex transactions and accounting questions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Works directly with the business to lead the implementation and application of technical accounting rules issued by the FASB SEC and FERC to current and proposed perspectives and conclusions under US GAAP and regulatory accounting principles on a timely basis.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert on technical and other accounting issues gaining a thorough understanding of the business through conversations with internal and external personnel and researching various other sources of information including technical accounting literature. Expected to evaluate and make recommendations on a wide range of issues that meet the technical accounting requirements while also considering practical effects and implications.
• Creates documentation regarding accounting policies and works with personnel throughout the company to ensure implementation including implementation of the Entergy System Approval Authority Policy
• Supports the preparation and review of consolidated and subsidiary financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and FERC requirements and supporting financial and non-financial controls to meet business requirements.
• Provide direction to accounting staff and advise senior leaders as necessary.
• All of these duties support the primary goal of the Accounting function by supporting the broader organization on technical accounting and policy issues.

Minimum Requirements

Minimumeducationrequired of the position

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Minimumexperiencerequired of the position

• 7-10 years experience in Accounting or financial processes. Managed mid-size team of employees.
• BIG 4 ACCOUNTING firm experience Highly recommended for this position.

Minimumknowledge skills and abilitiesrequired of the position

Knowledge: Proficient in the application of accounting controls and processes; Displays strong analytical skills by efficiently using knowledge of tools and business processes to identify problems and resolve issues; Utility accounting experience and working knowledge of the FERC uniform system of accounts a plus; Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements and testing in coordination with internal and external auditors. Skills: Excellent leadership and organizational skills; Excellent oral and written communications skills; Proficient in use of MS Office applications; Abilities: Strong focus on process improvements; Ability to lead project position requires accounting research and technical accounting skills application of experience excellent organizational skills project management abilities direct staff supervision and written and verbal communication of issues also may involve quantitative financial Manager should be able to work independently and manage multiple non-recurring tasks.

Anycertificates licenses of the position

CPA license preferred

Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123812
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.