Accounting/Finance - Consultant Consultant

Builds and maintains relationships with customers of the organization and users of Xcel Energy's financial information. Conducts specialized analysis and studies. Resolves technical accounting and tax issues. Possesses expert understanding of technical accounting/financial and tax principles, practices and procedures, and financial systems and processes. Ensures adherence to general accounting and tax rules, SEC rules and FERC rules as needed. Designs and implements internal financial and accounting process contr ols.

Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements. Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required, to business areas and executive management. Designs and implements internal financial and accounting process contr ols, including testing procedures and assessment remediation. (May sign off on design documents and approve implementation. Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis.

Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions, on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings. (Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department. (Gains customer (internal and external) and executive management's confidence and builds relationships through results. (Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, advanced degree such as MBA/MBT desired. CPA, CMA, IA or other relevant certification preferred.

Requires 8 - 10 years general financial/accounting and reporting experience. In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules. Experience with leadership and project management. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.

At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.

Pay - Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave
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