Xcel Energy Hiring for Principal Financial Consultant – Utility Accounting Job at Denver, CO Full Time

Assumes lead role in facilitating business close cycles. Builds and maintains relationships with customers of the organization and users of Xcel Energy’s financial information. Conducts specialized analysis and studies. Resolves technical accounting and tax issues. Possesses expert understanding of technical accounting/financial and tax principles, practices and procedures, and financial systems and processes. Ensures adherence to general accounting and tax rules, SEC rules and FERC rules as needed. Possesses a thorough understanding of the business. Frequently assigned to lead roles for unusual and complex assignments. Designs and implements internal financial and accounting process controls. Involved in agreement and order negotiations, including clarification of ambiguous items. Provides work instruction to others. Provides consulting on specific topics within the organization, business areas and to executive management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements.
• Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required, to business areas and executive management.
• Designs and implements internal financial and accounting process controls, including testing procedures and assessment remediation.
• Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis. Conducts research and develops strategies.
• Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions, on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings.
• Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department.
• Gains customer (internal and external) and executive managements confidence and builds relationships through results.
• Represents the business area on I/T concerns. Establishes the objective and user requirements of system enhancements. Involved in the balance of system enhancement costs to end results. May sign off on design documents and approve implementation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree required
• Minimum of 5 – 8, or more years general financial/accounting and reporting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze more complex business scenarios.
• Experience with leadership and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree or equivalent certification. For example, CPA, CMA, CFA, IA, etc.
• Advisory firm, investment banking, public accounting, and/or other relevant experience

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Xcel Energy is committed to the safety of its employees and customers, and promotes a Safety Always culture. Because of this, we strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, vaccination is not mandatory. After being hired, you will asked to report your vaccination status and dates of vaccination. This information will be maintained confidentially and disclosed only on a need-to-know basis. If you are not fully vaccinated or choose not to disclose your vaccination status you will be required to follow any health-and-safety rules applicable to unvaccinated employees.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

Posting Notes: CO – Denver || CO – Denver || United States (US) || CFO Organization || 29120:SPS Utility Accounting || Full-Time || Non-Bargaining ||

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $87,000 to $123,666 per year

This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay – Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

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Requisition Number: 46166

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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