Corporate Consolidation & Internal Financial Reporting Manager

This position is responsible for the following functions: managing and overseeing the monthly financial reporting cycle for Berkshire Hathaway Energy and subsidiaries; general accounting and ledger maintenance for all BHE corporate entities; facilitating the reporting of monthly results to Berkshire Hathaway and the external reporting department; sets direction, manages work and serves as key contact on cross-business accounting projects and initiatives; managing relationships with BHE subsidiary financial groups and the organization that support financial systems; providing guidance, direction and support to business units, and implementation of new accounting standards. Additionally, this position will ensure proper procedures and controls are in place and ensure corporate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley act, section 404 and ISO 27001 certification. The manager of corporate consolidations and internal financial reporting must have a broad understanding of accounting and reporting requirements and the practices employed by the company and be able to effectively communicate such information to company management and subsidiary employees

• Manages and oversees the monthly internal reporting cycle, including: preparation and review of monthly consolidated financial statement package in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; ensures consolidation of financial results are prepared accurately and on a timely basis; prepares a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for internal use; and reviews platform monthly submissions for accuracy and completeness. [15-20%]
• Sets direction, manages work and serves as key contact on cross-business accounting projects and initiatives. Actively evaluates and refines accounting and reporting processes across Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s U.S. and international subsidiaries to drive improvement and uniformity. [10-15%]
• Responsible for all corporate entities' financial information, intercompany transactions and accounting processes. Ensures corporate entities financial information is accurate. Corporate entities include BHE parent company and other corporate entities, including Canadian corporate entities. [10-15%]
• Reviews business unit financial information for accuracy and consistency among the BHE organization. Keeps abreast of regulatory issues, trends and positions to ensure proper reporting and compliance. Manages relationships with business unit financial personnel and provides guidance, direction and support to the business units on accounting and reporting issues. [10-15%]
• Manages, maintains and makes enhancements to financial systems and processes to facilitate preparation of the consolidated financial results. [10-15%]
• Maintains relationships with accounting and other financial support organizations to ensure coordination and understanding of financial support systems needs and requirements. [10-15%]
• Works directly with External Reporting group and financial personnel at the business units to implement new accounting standards that impact the BHE organization and ensures accuracy of financial results. [5-10%]
• Provides support to regulated business units with federal and state regulatory filings and data requests. [0-5%]
• Implements and monitors accounting processes to verify that proper procedures and controls are in place and ensures corporate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act, section 404 and ISO 27001 certification. [0-5%]
• Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including employee safety, selection and development of employees, salary administration, employee counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives and planning, organizing, integrating, measuring and reporting the work performed within the department. [5-10%]
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. [5-10%]
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and certified public accountant required. Advanced accounting or finance degree and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• Eight years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including three years supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Proficient in the use of accounting systems and software: Excel, Oracle, Access, Word, etc.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

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

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, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is comprised of locally managed businesses that share a vision for the energy future. The businesses deliver low-cost, safe, reliable service each day to more than 12 million customers and end-users throughout the U.S., Great Britain and Alberta, Canada.