Fixed Asset & Plant Accounting Manager

Requisition Number: 28264 

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

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Position Summary:

Manage the Plant Accounting functions, leading process improvements to optimize the information and service provided by these functions throughout the business. Drive improved financial results at the Company through enhanced capital efficiency and rate case outcomes. 

Principal Accountabilities: 

Monthly Close and Related:

• Lead and provide oversight of the monthly close process
• Review variance explanations, financial statements and related presentations for accuracy and appropriateness of plant and regulatory-related items.
• Lead meetings with legal, rates, capital planning, and other groups (as necessary) to understand developments in these areas which impact the recording of plant, regulatory and related accounts.
• Analytically review regulatory-basis financial statements, actively investigating unusual variances and correcting any errors identified within mapping of accounts.
• Oversee completion of the relevant SOX controls.

Rate Case and Regulatory Filings:

• Take a lead role in directing the rate case activities of the Plant department, participating with the Sr Manager-Regulatory & Plant Accounting and the Rates and Legal departments to develop schedules and topics for inclusion in the rate case.  Plan and direct the department’s efforts to achieve an optimal result from the base rate case process.
• Review regulatory filings prepared by staff for accuracy and completeness (including, but not limited to, FERC Form 1 and PUC Annual report).
• Review filings prepared by other departments (including QROR, DSIC filings, etc.), with particular emphasis on the portions prepared by Plant Accounting.

Process Improvements and People Management:

• Directly supervise the Plant Accounting Team
• Provide feedback and leadership for their personal development and growth as subject matter experts
• Build and maintain a highly effective team
• Facilitate process improvements within the Plant Accounting areas, working with IT resources, related groups and with departmental staff to regularly introduce improvements to processes which impact both accounting and field personnel
• Prepare analysis for Sr. Management as requested, providing insight into plant accounting and regulatory related items

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 6+ years of accounting experience, with understanding of GAAP and SOX compliance.  Preference for utility experience and understanding of utility ratemaking.
• Self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.  Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to comfortably communicate with and build relationships with Executives.
• Demonstrated experience in proactively leading, managing, motivating and coaching a team of accounting professionals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 6 years experience.
• Certifications:         CPA or MBA Preferred

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 UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.

As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.