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Carolinas Accounting & Reporting is within the Controller’s Department and provides accounting, financial analysis, and reporting support for Duke Energy. The Senior Accounting position requires technical knowledge and research capabilities to ensure reporting compliance within GAAP and FERC rules. The role is interfaces with various departments including external stakeholders – e.g., E&Y. The role includes responsibility for complex analysis and research of ad-hoc requests to develop reporting and effectively present results for management review and decision making.
This is the fourth level of the financial analysis classification hierarchy. Progression to this level is typically restricted based on business need. Employees at this level work independently and receive minimal guidance. Incumbents are required to have in-depth knowledge and experience and work to solve complex problems. Incumbents also act as a resource for less experience employees.
Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress are experiencing an increase in opportunities to securitize assets, which has driven the need for additional experience and leadership in this area. This role is responsible for managing the accounting and reporting for existing DEC/DEP storm securitization as well as the potential for additional securitizations of additional storms costs or other assets (such as retired coal plant, etc.). The position interfaces with business representatives at all levels, at different jurisdictions/registrants, and in different departments/function including Rates & Regulatory, FP&A and Treasury.
The role is responsible to ensure that GAAP and FERC reporting requirements are met. This position also works with internal and external auditors as well as other regulatory parties to answer questions and provide information through written data requests or direct verbal inquiry. This position will handle moderately complex reporting issues and require occasional research and documentation of significant accounting issues/conclusions. Therefore, strong analytical skills and the ability to exercise judgment are essential. Examples of tasks could include: preparation of monthly journal entries supporting securitization, preparation of various reports including a servicer’s certificate, various bank specific reports/financial statements, ad-hoc data requests from regulatory bodies including the NCUC and FERC, processing payables, supporting regulatory filings with the NCUC, PSCSC, and SEC, preparation and review of associated footnote disclosures (Form 10-Q/K and 10-D), and preparation of quarterly earnings release financial information. This position will work to help ensure consistent processes and reports are used between registrants.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other closely related discipline
Three (3) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Possesses and applies comprehensive and strategic knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments
Experience with financial systems including, but not limited to, Wdesk, OneStream, PeopleSoft, CAPS Online, and advanced Microsoft Office product skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
Six (6) or more years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
CPA or CPA candidate
Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields
Public accounting or auditing experience with a demonstrated ability to complete technical accounting documents for management
Effective written and oral communication and collaboration skills
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Previous experience in a utility or in a regulatory accounting environment with a focus on securitizations
Familiarity with rate making revenue requirements principles
Ability to perform detailed analyses, recognize trends and irregularities in complex calculations, and explain variances by researching and identifying relevant, underlying causes of changes in results
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to efficiently multi-task within tight deadlines
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, including data analytics
Demonstrated ability to project manage, including ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adhere to strict deadlines and schedules
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners
Experience with FERC form preparation and other regulatory filings
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Some overtime is likely to occur but intended to be infrequent and align with peak workloads on the quarters and during the year-end close process.
Infrequent travel may be required to attend Commission meetings or other regulatory driven needs in Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC.
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