Job Description

Description

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purpose-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge.

Constellation has been the leader in carbon-free energy production for more than a decade, and generates 50% more clean, carbon-free electricity than any other company in America. We're generating power 24/7 with the nation's largest emission-free nuclear energy fleet, providing enough clean energy to power 15 million homes. Constellation offers customers a range of clean, zero-carbon energy solutions to help reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in attracting, retaining and advancing employees who will best serve and represent our customers, partners and communities. We provide a workplace that ensures mutual respect, where each individual has the opportunity to grow and contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and power a successful career.

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $153,000 to $170,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Oversees and provides review and approval of a variety of accounting and activities to support the monthly financial statement close. Plans and manages close activities and interacts with other departments/Business Units to effectively execute the close. Ensures appropriate internal accounting controls associated with the accounting function. Supports regulatory compliance by coordinating, reviewing and approving analysis applicable to areas of responsibility. Coordinates and works with external auditors in the performance of their audit. Promotes an environment of integrity, collaboration and productivity. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintains highest standards of quality and integrity in financial accounting practices of the functional group or Business Unit, with primary focus on the assigned entity. (25%)
• Monitors closing activities for the functional group or Business Unit. (20%)
• Recommends and implements standardized accounting practices compliant with FASB/GAAP, SEC, FERC and other regulatory requirements as it relates to the functional group or Business Unit. (15%)
• Serves as key liaison with accounting personnel in other departments/Business Units. (15%)
• Provides leadership and manages accounting team. (10%)
• Monitors account reconciliations and assists in the evaluation of recorded income and balance sheet amounts, including complex and/or judgmental transactions or reserves. (10%)
• Monitors the internal control environment of the functional group or Business Unit with the support of Internal Audit to ensure compliance. (5%)

JOB SCOPE

• Manages the general ledger monthly closing process and reconciliation for the functional group or the Business Unit.
• Governance and oversight responsibilities (e.g., Property Accounting, Accounting Policy & Research)
• Contributes in technology to improve performance actions.
• Maintains relationships with third parties that support accounting operations.
• Recommends and implements appropriate policies, procedures and controls to assure compliance with FASB/GAAP, SEC and SOX.
• Interfaces with other departments/Business Units.
• Manages team and provides timely and accurate feedback regarding performance. Identifies opportunities for growth learning and career development of team members.
• Demonstrates proven project and performance management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate, team, build consensus, establish trust and communicate effectively (written and oral).
• Supports External Auditors at the Business Unit to ensure all accounting issues are reviewed and resolved and information requests are provided in time to complete the audit.
• Responsible for the review of certain sections of the 10-Q and 10-K including the MD&A.
• Position, at times, may require overtime, weekend work and limited travel.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent and a CPA
• At least 10 years of related experience, including at least 3 years in management with demonstrated success leading a professional staff
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP, SEC and SOX compliance
• Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures and memos; demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues
• Demonstrated successful problem solving and analytical ability; good judgment and risk assessment capabilities
• Demonstrated success setting best practices, guidelines and processes, and implementing them across the organization
• Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency
• Strong leadership, management, teamwork and communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups and activities while maintaining proper focus on major tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a group with divergent opinions to a consensus view and to influence without direct authority

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
• Regulatory/utility/FERC reporting or energy industry experience

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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