Lead Analyst - Financial Accounting at Avangrid in Portland, Maine

Job Description:

Hiring Manager: Manager, Accounting


Work Type: Office


Salary Range: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $80,000 - $110,000.



JOB SUMMARY:



This position is responsible for reviewing the accounting activities within Avangrid Group (AGR), which includes both regulated and non-regulated business affiliates. This position will also be responsible for the management and control of the AGR Financial Ledger including supporting the AGR Business Control Teams in their understanding and use of the SAP application to meet group accounting policies. Additionally this position will participate in the review and/or preparation of the AGR standalone financial statements.



MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):



Lead the rest of the AGR Accounting Teams (Networks including UIL, Renewables and Gas) through the accounting close of the AGR standalone companies in all applicable accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS) in accordance with timeline and deliverables established by Accounting Manager. Preparation of standalone financial statements for corporate companies. Support the rest of the three AGR Accounting Teams, ensuring compliance with the accounting policies and quality standards through review and analysis of SAP financial records and business processes and procedures. Analyze business needs to participate in development of detailed accounting policies. Review and analysis of monthly P&L and key performance indicators to identify variances and unusual items. Support the external and internal audits through execution of internal controls and preparation of supporting materials.



JOB REQUIREMENTS:



Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and at least 6 years of relevant experience, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered


• Accounting or financial experience required


• Experience in preparation or audit of financial statements required

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards required


• Knowledge of FERC accounting standards preferred


• Experience with ERP system required, SAP preferred


• High-level of analytical and problem solving ability required


• High-level of communication skills, both verbal and written required

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AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com


Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables



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