Senior Accounting Manager - Generation Accounting

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Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager of Generation Accounting is responsible for accounting and reporting related to fixed assets and CWIP (PP&E), long term service agreements (LTSA), leases, materials and supplies (M&S) inventory, deferred maintenance, operating & maintenance (O&M) expenses, nuclear fuel, and/or asset retirement obligations (ARO). This role ensures accurate close processes, compliance, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description Key Accountabilities

- Drive execution of complex tasks and responsible for reviewing team deliverables.

- Selects, develops, motivates and coaches a highly skilled and technical staff to ensure high productivity and quality of work .

- Provides support to other departments as a subject matter expert .

- Provides technical expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems.

- Supports compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls and finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.

- Support compliance with contractual reporting obligations.

Role Specific Accountabilities

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- Leads monthly close and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal standards.

- Oversees updates to capital and expense trackers and models used in accounting for generation accounting activities including both development/construction projects and assets in service

- Assess results and identifies key drivers for variances between actual results and plan, projection, and prior year.

- Collaborates with plant leadership to provide training and ensure policy adherence.

- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate accounting for generation capital projects and regulatory impacts.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Education

: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, CPA preferred

Experience :

- 7+ years of experience in Accounting or related field

- Experience preferred in the Energy industry

- 2+ years experience in supervisory role

Skills

:

- CPA preferred

- Experience with fixed assets accounting and reporting systems

- Strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills

- Broad understanding of accounting the accounting close process

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

- Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment.

- Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies.

- Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.

- Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment.

- Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.

Job Family

Accounting

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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