This position is responsible for managing financial reporting and accounting. Ensures the efficient and effective application of financial accounting and reporting practices to provide continuous information about the financial operations of the company. Ensures the integrity of the financial system by providing technical assistance and reporting controls at the front end of the transaction recording process.

- Oversee the daily accounting activities required to maintain the company's general ledger

- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports

- Supervise the closing process

- Review general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy of posting

- Coordinate, direct, plan, and execute the financial reporting components of the external audit

- Plans, organizes, trains, coaches, directs, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff, establishing performance requirements and personal development targets aligned with the JEA Scorecard and Strategic Initiatives, monitoring performance, and providing direction for performance improvement and development. Participates in JEA's strategic planning processes.

- Participates in the development of team goals and objectives; develops tactical plans to achieve success and manages the tracking of progress and execution.

- Resolve complex accounting issues or assist others in resolving financial issues

- Communicate and explain accounting issues and provide accounting guidance to the management team

- Assist with managing communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues

- Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.

- Participate in other projects as required.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

- Demonstrated expertise in accounting management best practices

- Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting

- Demonstrated expertise in general ledger entries, analysis, reconciliation, and month end closing processes

- Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management including selection, training, work evaluation, and discipline.

- Knowledge of operational and capital expense budgeting.

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

- Strong and extensive knowledge of GAAP, municipal, and utility accounting

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Strong attention to details

- Ability to translate strategic plans into tactical plans, implement the plans, and follow through to completion.

- Ability to stay knowledgeable about, research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on technical accounting issues

- Excellent project and managerial and interpersonal skills

Qualifications - External

Education:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field;

AND

Experience:

Eight (8) years of experience in financial reporting processes

OR

An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.

Municipal experience preferred; utility experience preferred.

License/Certifications/Registrations:

Certified Public Accountant Certification