Senior Manager, Accounting (Benefits Accounting Focus)

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments. 

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected.  If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.  

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. 

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations. 

Senior Manager, Accounting (Benefits Accounting Focus)

Location: Tampa, FL
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Department: Finance

Shape the Future of Financial Stewardship

Tampa Electric Company is seeking an experienced and strategic accounting leader to join our Finance organization as a Senior Manager, Accounting. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with significant expertise in employee benefits accounting, including pension, OPEB, deferred compensation, and other post-retirement benefit programs.

As a key member of our accounting leadership team, you will provide technical accounting guidance, lead critical accounting operations, oversee financial reporting and internal controls, and serve as the organization's subject matter expert for benefit-related accounting matters. You will partner with senior leadership, actuaries, auditors, and finance professionals to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and sound financial governance.

What You'll Do

Lead Accounting Excellence

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and operational efficiencies across accounting functions.

Serve as the Benefits Accounting Expert

• Lead accounting and reporting activities related to:
• Defined Benefit Pension Plans
• Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• Healthcare and Employee Benefit Plans
• Partner with actuaries, external auditors, and finance leadership on benefit plan valuations and accounting implications.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 715 and other applicable accounting guidance.
• Oversee preparation of financial statement disclosures and supporting analyses related to employee benefit obligations.

Provide Technical Accounting Leadership

• Interpret and apply complex U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Evaluate accounting impacts of significant business transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to accounting teams and business partners on technical accounting matters.

Strengthen Controls and Governance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Identify financial and compliance risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Promote financial governance and accountability throughout the organization.

Develop High-Performing Teams

• Lead, coach, and mentor accounting professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting or financial experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or significant project leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex accounting matters and working with senior leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with:
• Pension accounting
• OPEB accounting
• Employee benefits accounting
• ASC 715
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Experience partnering with actuaries and external auditors.
• Public company and SEC reporting experience.
• Regulated utility accounting experience.
• Public accounting background.
• Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA.
• Experience with SAP, PowerPlan, BPC, or similar financial systems.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a technically strong accounting leader who combines deep benefits accounting expertise with strong business acumen. You thrive in a complex environment, enjoy solving challenging accounting issues, and can translate technical concepts into meaningful business insights. You are equally comfortable collaborating with executive leadership, auditors, actuaries, and accounting teams while driving results and developing talent.

Why Tampa Electric?

At Tampa Electric, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a company that powers communities and supports long-term growth throughout our region. You'll join a collaborative team that values safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning while working on impactful financial and strategic initiatives.

Apply today and bring your accounting leadership and benefits accounting expertise to one of the region's most respected energy companies.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.