Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst
Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst-24192
DescriptionXcel Energy is looking to hire a Senior Analyst to join our External Financial Reporting team in Minneapolis, MN. This position will present challenges in a variety of duties that will enable the successful candidate to learn and grow with the company.
The primary responsibility of this position is leading and completing in the accurate and timely reporting of financial statement information for SEC Filings, FERC filings and other reports. This position will communicate with all levels of management and work closely with various internal customers including, budgeting and forecast, regulatory affairs, regulatory accounting, account representatives, and internal and external auditors. This position will be responsible for leading in various projects and process improvements. Proven leadership abilities, project management experience, and problem solving abilities skills are required. Excellent system skills and communication skills are a must. CPA or CMA certification preferred, but not required for this position.
Three years of Big 4 public accounting experience is required and will be considered equivalent to five years general financial accounting experience in a corporate environment.
SummaryLeads and coordinates financial business processes. Generates and/or reviews various internal and external reports and tax filings. Provides in-depth analysis of data and results. Can identify impact of results and communicate to management. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of accounting, tax and ratemaking principles, practices and procedures. Understands and can apply general accounting rules, SEC and FERC rules, and various state jurisdictional rules as needed. Takes ownership of assigned internal financial and accounting process controls. Drives the processes required to comply with agreements and orders. Possesses a thorough understanding of the business.
Essential Responsibilities- Develops and coordinates the financial analysis required to meet accounting and business periodic deadlines.
- Produces and/or distributes internal and external financial reports and tax filings. Takes responsibility for accuracy
of information.
- Thoroughly understands processes and systems used to complete work. Understands the interactions of various
cross-functional systems and processes as well. Can identify issues and make recommendations for global
solutions.
- Shares knowledge of systems and procedures, commonly provides training to others.
- Stays current with applicable local, state, federal rules and regulations and reporting requirements. Involved in the
implementation of changes needed to adapt to new or revised rules.
- Owns and is held responsible for assigned internal financial and accounting process controls.
- Completes complex accounting/financial projects, and presents conclusions. Actively seeks problem resolutions
and process improvements.
- Develops and coordinates the financial analysis required to meet accounting and business periodic deadlines.
At Xcel Energy, our customers' quality of life depends on the energy we provide. Every time they flip a switch or turn a dial, they tap into the energy of over 12,000 people working to make life better. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers.
Xcel Energy has become a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. Our environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.
Xcel Energy's vitality comes from our people. It takes professionals in engineering, customer service, linemen, marketing and sales professionals, energy traders, mechanics, finance and accounting professionals and many others to power our company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include a range of options and coverage levels.
QualificationsRequired- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
- 5 years general financial accounting and reporting experience with an emphasis on complex accounting issues, processes and multiple company accounting
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP
- Demonstrated knowledge of business and legal principles
- Demonstrated analytical and communication skills
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
Preferred- CPA or CMA certification preferred and may be required for some positions
- Knowledge of and experience working with JDEdwards highly desirable
Primary Location:MN-Minneapolis
Schedule:Full-time
Union Position:Non-Bargaining
Xcel Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description:
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers.
We have regulated operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states, and revenue of more than $10 billion annually. We own nearly 300,000 miles of conductor miles of transmission and distribution lines and more than 35,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. We are proud of our community involvement. Through the Xcel Energy Foundation, our economic development activities, and employee volunteer efforts, we are committed to using our considerable resources and skills to benefit the communities we serve.
Our environmental policy states that Xcel Energy will be valued as a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. The most recent National Renewable Energy Lab's ranking of green pricing programs ranked our Windsource® and Renewable Energy Trust first in number of customers and fifth in energy sales out of over 500 U.S. utilities. Our key environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.
