Mgr General Accounting

Pay Grade

17

Deadline to Apply: May 14, 2025

Position Summary

Provides leadership in the development and oversight of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to ensure the accurate and timely accounting and reporting for CPS Energy’s financial activities each month, quarter and annually. Ensures the proper recording of expenditures, the proper and timely payment of the general fund transfer to the City as well as franchise fee payments and sales taxes. Provides oversight and leadership in the preparation of information to support the annual audit. Serves as a key liaison to answer questions from the external auditors. Responsible for the monthly accounting close for CPS Energy and preparation of CPS Energy’s Balance Sheet and Flow of Funds board schedules.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensures timely, accurate and complete closing of monthly accounting records and books, to include:
• • Proper recording and allocation of monthly expenditures related to operating and capital activities.
  • Timely and accurate completion of CPS Energy Balance Sheet and Flow of Funds board schedules.
  • Related Analysis of financial statements and monthly/YTD operating results.
• Oversees the proper accounting for governmental distributions including payments to the City of San Antonio, franchise fee distributions and sales tax.
• Oversees the proper accounting for materials and supplies inventory, including performing periodic counts, monitoring for obsolescence and development of related reserve. 
• Oversees the proper accounting for coal and fuel oil inventories, including coordination and validation of year-end physical inventories.
• Provides comprehensive accounting oversight for CPS Energy to include accounting guidance implementation, accounting policy & white paper development and accounting policies, procedures and guidelines development and implementation.
• Contributes to the successful completion of CPS Energy’s annual financial audit and clean opinion to include;
• • Acting as key liaison to answer critical questions and complex issues received from external auditors.
  • Overseeing the timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations, audit schedules, requests for information and financial package X-files.
• Manages and mentors development of General Accounting staff to include provision of learning and development opportunities, cross-training, and ongoing focus on staff engagement, safety, and practice of behavioral principles and core values.
• Develops performance goals and provides feedback in accordance with CPS Energy’s performance management system.
• Performs other duties, including complex special projects, as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other related financial certification
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other related business field
• Proficient in SAP – preferred

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands