Accounting Director - SOX Compliance and Accounting Policy
Vistra • Sierra, TX • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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Job Summary
The Director of SOX Compliance and Accounting Policy is responsible for maintenance of Vistra’s SOX business process control environment through support of the design, implementation, and evaluation of associated controls. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with SOX requirements, maintain strong governance frameworks, and promote a culture of controls awareness across the organization. This Director is also responsible for maintenance of the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.Job Description
Key Accountabilities
•Drive execution of complex tasks and responsible for reviewing team deliverables•Selects, develops, motivates and coaches a highly skilled and technical staff to ensure high productivity and quality of work•Provides support to other departments as a subject matter expert•Provides technical expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems •Supports compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls and finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.Role Specific Accountabilities
•Advise on internal control design, integration, implementation, execution, and rationalization•Responsible for evaluation, maintenance, and optimization of process design documentation including preparing/reviewing workpapers and documenting results •Facilitate and monitor SOX certification process •Support operating effectiveness testing of controls and assess impact of control deficiencies along with remediation•Maintain accounting policies and procedures including ensuring changes are appropriately updated in accordance with department standardsEducation, Experience, & Skill Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, MBA preferred
Experience
•5+ years of experience in Accounting or related field•Experience preferred in the Energy industry•2+ years experience in supervisory roleSkills
• CPA preferred
• Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems
• Strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills
• Broad understanding of accounting the accounting close process
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.AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $144,000–$200,000 per year (median ~$182,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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