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San Diego Gas & Electric · 4 hours ago

Manager, Accounting Policy & Research

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

San Diego Gas & Electric is an energy company dedicated to creating a cleaner future for Southern California. They are seeking a Manager for Accounting Policy & Research to lead a team responsible for accounting policy development, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and advise leadership on accounting rule changes.

Customer ServiceEnergyService Industry

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manages a section responsible for accounting policy and research activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

Interprets the impact of emerging GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and Statutory accounting guidance for all lines of business

Manages the deployment of new tools / technologies and innovative mechanisms for use in the delivery of technical educational content and cataloging of technical educational materials

Leads engagement with external auditors on complex topics to align proposed accounting treatment

Oversees the analysis and documentation of complex accounting issues, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulatory requirements

Facilitates communication and collaboration between finance teams and other departments to ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization

Develops strategies to address compliance risks proactively and improve governance

Prepares reports for senior management on policy initiatives and compliance performance

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting Policy DevelopmentGAAP InterpretationSOX ComplianceFinancial Reporting StandardsRegulatory ComplianceProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Leads a team responsible for accounting policy development and integration across business units

Advises leadership on regulatory changes and ensures effective governance, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational objectives

Conducts extensive research regarding the impact to financial statements of potential changes to accounting rules proposed by accounting standards setters and advises senior management regarding same

Develops, implements and communicates new policies and processes to comply with newly issued accounting standards

Provides accounting guidance related to proposed transactions to ensure conformity with local country Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Financial Reporting Standards, and organization policies and procedures

Ensures that relevant accounting standards are appropriately and consistently applied

Oversees and monitors all aspects of the SOX Compliance Process for the company

Oversees the maintenance and creation of company policies

Solves complex problems

Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions

Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

May lead functional teams or projects