What are the responsibilities and job description for the FERC Reporting Manager position at Howard Energy Partners?
Job Summary:
The FERC Reporting Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of regulatory reporting to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This role demands a comprehensive understanding of FERC regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The position ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, delivers timely and accurate reports, and provides strategic insights to support the organization’s financial objectives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the preparation and submission of all FERC related reports, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Develop and maintain reporting schedules, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Collaborate with accounting, operations, and legal teams to gather necessary data and insights for FERC reporting.
- Research and document accounting issues regarding GAAP guidance as applied to regulated accounting and document FERC to GAAP differences
- Review current processes and procedures for compliance with the regulatory guidance and industry guidelines
- Review and approve new account mapping to regulatory accounts
- Train and mentor accounting department on FERC reporting requirements and best practices.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all FERC inquiries and audits.
- Continuously improve reporting processes, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong understanding of FERC regulations and US GAAP, with the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience with reporting software (e.g., Workiva) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is preferred; XBRL experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Maintains organized and accessible information and manages time effectively.
- Sets clear goals, communicates a compelling vision, and outlines actionable steps to achieve objectives.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations.
- Works well with both internal and external stakeholders, promotes a positive company image, and proactively addresses issues.
- Approaches interactions with tact, remains composed under pressure, and treats all colleagues with respect and consideration.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory reporting with a focus on FERC Forms 2/3Q and 6/6Q
- Knowledge of FERC reporting and accounting requirements and FERC to GAAP accounting differences
Certifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Travel:
Travel required locally or long-distance, up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Equipment:
Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to the position.
Mental and Physical Demands:
General office and sedentary. Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing up to 30 pounds.
Maintain emotional control under stress, work with interruptions and deadlines.
May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Environmental Factors:
Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional exposure to weather related conditions when working in an outdoor environment.
Disclaimer(s):
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Nothing in this job description forms or is intended to form a contract of employment. Neither shall the
content in this job description be interpreted to conflict with, or to eliminate or modify in any way, the “at- will” employment status of employees at Howard Energy Partners. Employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
ADA/ADAAA Statement:
Howard Energy Partners’ policy is to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the business or would change the essential functions of the position. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.
EEO/AAP Statement:
Howard Energy Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create a professional environment where employees feel comfortable, safe, and free from unlawful conduct. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and are made without regard to any category or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.