Accounting Director - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

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Job Summary

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Sets standards for quality of work, develops the department vision and drives continuous improvement and standardization across their team.
• ​​Responsible for shaping department culture and mentoring the development of future leaders in the accounting and finance areas.​
• Provides support to other departments as a subject matter expert
• Provides strategic expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems.
• Supports finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.
• Partners with senior executives and operational teams to deliver financial insights and decision support.
• Maintains and enhances accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Role Specific Accountabilities:

• Oversees the preparation and review of SEC financial statements in collaboration with Legal and other stakeholders.
• Evaluates accounting and disclosure impacts of complex transactions, contracts, and legal or environmental obligations.
• Reviews commitment committee requests for financial reporting implications.
• Supports capital market activities, including technical accounting assessments and reporting requirements.
• Monitors and analyzes the impact of new or pending accounting standards on the company’s financial reporting.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Accounting or related field
• Experience preferred in the Energy industry​
• 7+ years experience as a Manager / Supervisor
• Skills:
• CPA preferred​
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP​
• Fundamental understanding accounting and/or associated systems​
• Strong leadership, business, financial, problem solving and communication skills

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

• Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment. 
• Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies. 
• Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.
• Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment. 
• Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.