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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Leadsand manages a department responsible for monthly financial consolidations and quarterly and annual SEC financial reporting, including the review and preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Partners with other finance and accounting functions to ensure success of the organization in establishing and maintaining an effective internal control environment compliant with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). Responsible for maintaining a sound financial reporting control structure through the development of systems and procedures, supporting technical accounting conclusions, and performance of analytics.
- Ensurecompliance with SOX, SEC and other local standards and requirements.
- Coordinate all aspects of the financial reporting process to prepare and review the external financial statements, footnotes and MD&A for SEC reports including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, in compliance with U.S GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of all required SEC financial statements and other SEC filings.
- Coordinate all aspects of the financial reporting process to prepare and review standalone external financial statements.
- Work cross-functionally with the accounting research team and other groups to anticipate potential accounting impacts and recommend practical solutions associated with business transactions.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding and analysis of significant and unusual transactions to assess their impact for U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure purposes.
- Thorough understanding of ASC 230 and statement of cash flows reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial consolidations in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Product owner for SAP BPC Consolidations module including testing of consolidation processes and reports for systems updates and implementations.
- Coordinate with external auditors and serve as a key contact during the quarterly reviews and annual financial statement and controls audit process.
- Collaborate with departments and managers regarding the reporting processes and information required for proper and timely disclosures, including the management of supporting documentation.
- Maintain an awareness of business activities and the related regulatory environment to effectively manage and comply with all regulatory reporting requirements and disclosures.
- Bachelor'sdegree or higher in accounting
- CPA certification required
- Minimumseven (7) years of relevant experience, with at least two years of SECreporting experience with a publicly traded company
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting requirements
- Big 4 public accountingand energy industry experience preferred
- SAP BPC system and EPM reporting tools experience preferred
- Workiva financial reporting platform experience preferred
We want you to know
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 04/02/2024
Posting End Date: 05/31/2024
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.