Senior Analyst – Financial Reporting
| Company | AES |
|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or progress toward CPA designation highly preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4/national firm preferred) or SEC reporting for a publicly traded company, preferably within the utility or energy sector.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Experience with Workiva (Wdesk), and SAP or similar financial reporting systems is a plus.
- Utility industry experience and understanding of FERC reporting requirements is a plus.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and accurate SEC filings for US utilities/AES Ohio, as well as standalone financial statements as required by legal agreements and regulations on a consistent basis.
- Lead the preparation and filing of periodic reports with the SEC (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and regulatory filings specific to the utility industry, primarily focused on AES Ohio.
- Draft and review financial statements, footnotes, Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), and supporting schedules with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Lead the XBRL tagging and review process to ensure accurate data presentation in accordance with SEC regulations.
- Monitor new SEC regulations and FASB accounting pronouncements; assist with evaluating their impact on financial reporting.
- Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit process.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 and support audit testing.
- Participate in special projects, including process improvements, system implementations, technical accountant analyses, and ad hoc reporting.
- Build strong relationships with finance, regulatory, operations, and legal teams, and develop business and utility industry specific knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workiva (Wdesk), and SAP or similar financial reporting systems is a plus.
- Utility industry experience and understanding of FERC reporting requirements is a plus.