Gas Capital Accounting Manager - VUT00637

Center Point Energy is looking for a Gas Capital Accounting Manager to join our Team, located in Evansville or Noblesville, IN.

You will have the ability to lead and manage a department responsible for the proper accounting, recording, and reporting of the company’s capital assets. Work closely with operations and work order management to manage the CWIP balance and maximize the amount of rate base that can be included in regulatory filings. Assist the Property Accounting Director in evaluating potential changes to the capitalization policy. Evaluate systematic opportunities for process improvement and automation within the Fixed Asset Accounting System. Support the regulatory process by providing key asset transaction information in to facilitate rate recovery.

Work closely with key stakeholders and management to drive continuous improvement. A partner with other finance and accounting functions to ensure that accounting records are accurate and supported by appropriate internal controls. Ensure efficient work processes are in place, support cross-training and the knowledge transfer of best practices between the Property Accounting Departments in Houston and Evansville.

We want you to know

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Diversity and Inclusion

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Subsides metro and parking discounts
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Effectively manage and develop staff through use of best practices and the Company’s people management processes.
• Prioritize Property Accounting workload, including a reduction strategy for the current backlog of projects in need of analysis and the processing of asset entries.
• Coordinate the preparation of responsive documents in support of rate case activities, including third party audits.
• Provide work order aging metrics to operations and to leadership to optimize the construction life cycle.
• Drive continuous improvement mindset and develop innovative processes, procedures and/or tools to support analysis of business performance.
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in Engineering, Financial Planning, and Work Order Management.
• Seek and identify capitalization opportunities for new technologies and processes.
• Identify any areas in need of policy and practice convergence among business units and determine the most appropriate company-wide strategy.

Your background includes:

• Requires a bachelor's degree with a focus in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.

• Requires a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the utility industry.

A bonus to have:

• Experience with SAP and PowerPlan.

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Job Accounting & Finance

Primary LocationUS-IN-Evansville-NP Wagner Complex

Other LocationsUS-IN-Francisco-Francisco District, US-IN-Noblesville-Noblesville, US-IN-Indianapolis-Vectren Indpls, US-IN-Washington-Washington Office, US-IN-Lebanon-Lebanon LP Plant, US-IN-Merrillville-Merrillville IN Office, US-IN-Terre Haute-Terre Haute Mn Offic, US-IN-Franklin-Corporate Learn Ctr, US-IN-Richmond-Richmond, US-IN-Anderson-Anderson, US-IN-Jeffersonville-Jeffersonville LP Pl, US-IN-Wolcott-Wolcott Field, US-IN-Clarksville-Clarksville Operations, US-IN-Marion-Marion, US-IN-Bloomington-Bloomington Office, US-IN-Lafayette-Lafayette, US-IN-Columbus-Columbus, US-IN-Boonville-Boonville District, US-IN-Mount Vernon-Mt Vernon District Gas, US-IN-Muncie-Muncie, US-IN-Dale-Dale District, US-IN-Newburgh-FB Culley Pwr Plant, US-IN-Vincennes-Vincennes District, US-IN-Rockport-Rockport District

Organization VUTL GAS CAPITAL PROGRAMS (50265739)

Job Posting Feb 27, 2023

Posting End Date Mar 11, 2023