Alliant Energy

Manager Accounting

LocationMadison, WI
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$105,000-$150,000

About This Job


Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.


Job Summary

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that combines technical accounting expertise and strategic insight? As a Manager Accounting, you'll have the unique opportunity to support our business with advisory services on complex transactions, drive technology and process improvements, and dive deep into the intricacies of GAAP and regulatory accounting. Perform highly technical and complex tasks that are essential to our monthly close process and external audit management. Additionally, you'll support, develop, and mentor team members, fostering their growth and success. Join us in shaping the future of our accounting function and make a significant impact. Your journey starts here!


What you will do

Performs all leadership duties, including hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct, and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
Responsible for the review of accounting results, internal and external financial statements, reports, and analyses.
Responsible for managing and providing necessary support for all rate activities, continuous process improvement initiatives, and Alliant Energy’s strategic initiatives.
Responsible for ensuring all accounting activities are completed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal Electric Regulatory Committee (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts, and other prescribed rules and regulations.
Oversees the integrity of the general ledger, including maintaining the account structure, ensuring the proper review and approval of all journal vouchers and other source documents, and the reconciling all utility account balances takes place.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with company internal control over financial reporting framework.
Supports the operating business units in the processing of accounting information.
Partners with key stakeholders to develop solutions for better financial or strategic outcomes that align with Alliant Energy’s overall strategic plan.
Ensures measures are in place to identify, assess, respond to, and communicate risks and opportunities.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.


Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in accounting or related area Preferred
Certification Active domestic Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation Preferred


Required Experience

5 years of experience in an accounting, financial, or related function.
3 years supervisory experience or equivalent. (Equivalent supervisory experiences may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience.)


Other Requirements

Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting and moderate to complex understanding of accounting.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.


Key Skills

Accounting Standards • Business Process Improvements • Process Standardization • Corporate Financial Reporting • Data Analysis • Data Management • Financial Accounting • Financial Analysis • Internal Controls • Leadership

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.


Pay Range:


$105,000-$150,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email


talent@alliantenergy.com


.

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