General Accounting Manager

General Accounting Manager 

Non-Union Position
Accounting Mgmt Staff; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)  

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents. 
Regular FT 
Posting # 5426  

About Us:

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.  

In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
 

The Role:

This role is a key member of the General Accounting team, responsible for leading the general accounting function and ensuring accurate and timely accounting and internal reporting. This position works closely with the General Accounting Leads to oversee the day-to-day activities and deliverables of the team, which includes monthly accounting close responsibilities and internal reporting, the performance of effective internal controls, quarterly reporting deliverables and various ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of GAAP and SAP. This position reports directly to the Accounting Director and will work closely with other accounting teams, various business departments, and upper management.

Day to Day:

• Manages the General Accounting and Accounts Payable departments including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Direct oversight and management of the Leads (3) related to Corporate General Accounting, Subsidiary General Accounting, and Accounts Payable.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting for key areas including: bonus accruals and workers’ compensation liabilities, life insurance and deferred compensation, Revenue recognition and renewable energy transactions, subsidiary results and intercompany transactions, shared services and cost allocations.
• Oversee financial systems including SAP master data governance, role management, access approvals, and system upgrades.
• Oversee Blackline account reconciliation platform and SAP Concur expense management.
• Conduct detailed financial statement reviews and variance analyses and monthly reporting packages.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Play a key role in upcoming M&A activities, including integration planning, and post-acquisition accounting alignment.
• Lead efforts to centralize accounting functions across business units, driving consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Finance leadership to assess and harmonize accounting policies, systems, and controls during organizational transitions.
• Support change management initiatives related to acquisitions, system implementations, and process redesign.
• Collaborate with FP&A, tax, treasury, HR and other departments to align accounting practices with business objectives.
• Performs research, analysis, and review of accounting matters.
• Lead or support ad hoc projects and analysis, including financial modeling, forecasting, and technical research.
• Provides management with sound recommendations for solutions to complex accounting and reporting matters, based on in-depth research and critical thinking, professional experience, benchmarking and/or consultation with Company and industry peers or specialists.
• Leads collaboration across departments, and acts as a consultation resource for accounting issues to ensure timely and effective resolution of accounting matters. 
• Provides support for both internal and external audits. 
• Completes internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve efficiency and automation across accounting and reporting operations.
• Demonstrates appropriate leadership and decision-making behaviors.
• Maintains technical accounting knowledge and personal skill development. 
• Supports the Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

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