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This posting will remain open until a sufficient quantity of qualified applicants are received and may close without notice anytime after 7/11/2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
This posting intends to fill one (1) regular full-time vacancy AND establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies for up to two (2) years.
This posting is for one of the three Manager - Assistant Controller positions. This position will manage the month-end and year-end closing activities of SMUD’s consolidated financial statements. Responsibilities will also include:
This position supervises two Principal Accountants and reports to the Director of Accounting, Controller.
Purpose
The Manager of Accounting & Assistant Controller plays a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of SMUD. Ensures the delivery of accurate and timely financial data to support strategic decision making and compliance with financial reporting requirements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) by providing accounting technical expertise and management over multiple accounting areas including Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Joint Power Agencies, Property and Plant, Debt, Electric Power and Gas Commodity Costs, Electric Revenues, Grants, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax Research and Reporting.
Nature and Scope
Guides the development, implementation and management of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities in partnership with the department Director; selects, trains, motivates, evaluates, and develops subordinate personnel and ensures that department strategic objectives and priorities are achieved and coordinated with other departments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Education
Required Experience Qualifications
Knowledge Of
Accounting fundamentals, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to electric utilities or similar industries; financial systems and software, such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems; fundamentals and techniques of supervision and management; business planning methods and techniques; Human Resources record keeping systems; budgeting methods and techniques; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing supervision of staff; safety policies, practices and procedures.
Skills To
Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders; interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders; demonstrate strong leadership abilities, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams, coaching, mentoring and developing staff; demonstrate detail-oriented abilities with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and compliance; exhibit excellent organizational skills; manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and at various levels within the organization; work with People Services & Strategies to administer all human resource programs, processes and procedures; manage staff, including but not limited to, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, separation, timecard administration, training, scheduling work, and assigning and monitoring work; utilize a personal computer, computer systems and software relevant to the job.
Desirable Qualifications
• Utility experience
• Active CPA license
• Work experience in GASB & FERC accounting
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are
As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.
An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.
SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.
Hybrid Work
This position may be eligible for SMUD's remote work employee benefit, the schedule of which will be determined by the successful candidate and the Hiring Manager. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region community where we live and work. We value the strong working relationships we develop with our colleagues. Our approach to remote work will continue to evolve. Please be aware that should SMUD’s business needs change, emergencies occur, or various other reasons arise, you may be required to report onsite on a part-time or full-time basis.
We recommend you apply through our SMUD Careers page to be considered for this position. Please create a SMUD Candidate account, upload your resume and cover letter.
Full Time
Sports & Recreation
$111k-142k (estimate)
07/04/2024
07/26/2024
smud.org
SACRAMENTO, CA
1,000 - 3,000
1946
JOE BROWN
$1B - $3B
Sports & Recreation
As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 70 years to Sacramento County (and small adjoining portions of Placer and Yolo Counties). SMUD is a recognized industry leader and award winner for its innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for its sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. Learn more about what it's like to work at SMUD and see all available positions at smud.org/careers.