Accounting Research & Business Controls Manager (Hybrid Schedule) - Los Angeles, CA

About Us

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.

In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

Primary Purpose

The Accounting Research and Business Controls Manager oversees three distinct functions: Accounting Compliance, Accounting Research, and Business Controls. This position leads the implementation of enhanced policies, procedures, and business controls, including monitoring and analysis of accounting for labor and non-labor costs for the company's civic, political, and related activities.

Collaborates cross-functionally and with department leadership to provide input and recommendations to VPs and senior management, evaluate, interpret, and communicate relevant authoritative guidance and emerging best practices against company practices; develops and provides training activities. Oversees team that provides financial and regulatory compliance support, which includes regulatory inquiries, filings and audits and tracking and reporting the status and results of process enhancement and compliance.

Provides leadership and technical guidance for SOX and technical accounting compliance at SCG and Sempra California (SCA). Assesses risks and develops control processes ensuring SOX certification. Assesses and communicates authoritative guidance, and emerging best practices; Oversees planning and testing activities within SCG and internal/external auditors. Assesses strategies to remedy SOX deficiencies and reports status and results of SOX compliance activities to the SOX steering Committee and Senior Management. Oversees the maintenance and creation of SCG policies.

Ensures the effectiveness of internal business controls in compliance with companywide objectives and SOX standards.

Identifies internal control gaps in business procedures, processes, or systems and initiates remedial action.

Oversees the review of new accounting pronouncements to determine the impact to SCG and SCA and designs and executes implementation. Manages and reviews significant contracts to determine accounting ramifications related to Lease Accounting, Derivative Accounting, and Variable Interest Equity Accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tracks and reports the status and impact of major contracts and documents compliance with accounting guidance. Reports one-off transactions that could impact other Accounting and Finance areas and shares with Senior Management the impact to SoCalGas and SCA. Implements compliance guidance (e.g., FERC/CPUC/GAAP clarification decisions, etc.).
• Oversees development and leadership consultation with respect to SOX risk assessments. Leads executive and senior management briefings on authoritative SOX and accounting guidance and emerging best practices.
  Plans, develops, reviews and executes entity-level and process-level test plans related to SOX. Reviews, evaluates, and develops business control design, control implementation, deficiency evaluation, and remediation in accordance with internal auditing and SOX standards. This includes lessons learned and delivering training throughout the organization.
  Communicates and facilitates the planning and execution of SOX compliance activities between management and the auditors (both internal and external).
  Tracks and reports the status and results of SOX compliance activities to the SOX Steering Committee(s).
• Leads, coordinates, tracks, interprets, and implements the impact to SoCalGas' and SCA's new accounting standards. Provides training, development and integration of policies across the organization.
  Oversees the maintenance and creation of policies and procedures related to Accounting Compliance, Accounting Research, and Business Controls.
• Manages the Accounting Compliance, Accounting Research and Business Controls teams. Provides guidance and technical oversight to team members. Coaches and mentors' direct reports, sets goals and manages performance, and ensures key deliverables are completed.
• Manages and performs forensic accounting studies to investigate areas of suspect business controls or noncompliance with relevant authoritative guidance (e.g. GAAP, FERC, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

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Education

• Bachelor's Degree Preferably in Accounting/Finance or related field. Required

Experience

• 8 years related accounting and/or audit experience including SOX compliance and Authoritative Accounting Guidance. Required
• 2 years people management experience (inclusive of total years of experience). Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of GAAP and general accounting. Required
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and ability to operationalize strategic plans. Required
• Quantitative analysis skills and a firm understanding of financial, business and risk analysis fundamentals. Required
• Understanding of drivers of utility business performance and ability to relate individual results and findings to broader business and strategic implications. Required
• Demonstrated ability to manage data, work with existing and developing complex models and conduct external research. Required
• Project management skills and demonstrated success at managing projects in a cross-functional matrix environment. Required
• Presentation and communication skills, including preparation and effective delivery of reports, briefs, and presentation to company officers. Required
• Interpersonal and organizational skills. Positively influences others and gains their respect, cooperation, and support. Required
• Ability to communicate complex, technical and non-technical concepts effectively both orally and in writing. Required
• Ability to work with short deadlines, while providing high quality, complete and accurate product. Required
• Ability to lead a team of high performing team. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) is required.

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.