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Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Director, Plant & Cost of Energy Accounting
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A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
$154,319 / year median in Nevada
Job Description
Basic Purpose Directs the activities of the Plant Accounting and Fuel and Purchase Power groups and for supporting the various Company's strategic initiatives. Ensures adequate accounting system controls for plant accounting, materials, transportation, inventories and the related accounting activities and transactions. Verifies and directs the teams' technical knowledge of plant and fuel and purchase power accounting as it relates to SEC requirements and U.S. generally accepted accounting practices ("US GAAP"). The position directs the performance of various financial and strategic analysis as required and assists with various regulatory filings and orders issued by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. Essential Education, Skills, and Environment Education and Work Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in accounting or in a related field and 8 years of related work experience. If degree is in a related field, applicant must have completed college-level coursework equivalent for Nevada CPAs. CPA required. Specialized Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated knowledge and experience of:
- Finance, accounting, budgeting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Utility and plant accounting
- Fuel and Purchase Power accounting
- Managing interdepartmental projects.
Demonstrated skills such as:
- Analytical, problem solving, planning, time management, verbal and written communication, decision making, presentation, organization, project management, and interpersonal
- Oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- Interpreting accounting, financial and economic information
- Utilization of various modeling, analytical, accounting, monitoring, or reporting software
- Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external customers
- Project management; ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently.