Financial Reporting Manager

The financial reporting manager oversees the assembly of internal and external financial reports, including quarterly and annual reports to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Northern Natural Gas bondholders, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company (BHE). Works interactively with and is in frequent contact with BHE accounting and finance personnel and various groups within BHE Pipeline Group. Leads the preparation of internal and external GAAP and regulatory financial statements, including the statement of cash flow and other data for monthly management and periodic regulatory reports and analyzes other aspects of such reports for compliance and quality control purposes. Assists in evaluating and interpreting new accounting guidance and coordinating its implementation. Mentors corporate accounting staff on accounting and regulatory requirements and advises other accounting and operations management on accounting and financial matters. Works interactively with internal and external auditors in the context of the annual audit and comfort letter engagements.

Coordinates and assists with SEC, FERC, bondholder and other internal and external financial and regulatory reporting, including accumulation of data from throughout the organization, distillation of such data into appropriate and clear disclosures, communication and coordination with BHE Pipeline Group and BHE corporate accounting staff, evaluation and implementation of accounting guidance, conversion of data into FERC-mandated file-ready format using specialized software and evaluation and application of procedures and/or internal controls.

Originate financial data for monthly internal financial reports and periodic regulatory compliance and rate filings.

Assist in evaluating and coordinating implementation of new accounting guidance, requiring a comprehensive understanding of company activities and the applicability of new guidance relative to such activities.

Report, analyze and interpret financial, regulatory and operating data for management and corporate functions. Such reporting analysis and interpretation may include margin and cost analysis, profitability analysis, variance analysis, and other ad-hoc analysis of interest to management and business unit leaders.

Coordinate with the organization in the preparation of periodic reports to BHE Pipeline Group and BHE senior management and Board of Directors.

Provide accounting assistance to personnel and various departments throughout the organization.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business; master of business administration or certified public accountant preferred. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Seven years of related experience, including two years in a senior technical/leadership role.

Superior research and analytical skills with experience in financial and regulatory accounting and analyses.

Advanced leadership skills to provide direction and guidance to individuals and/or teams toward the achievement of goals.

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and conduct presentations and effectively summarize complex financial and technical information.

Strong project management skills; the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications for analysis.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE Pipeline Group. The management team of BHE Pipeline Group reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.