Accounting Research And Policy Manager

Job Description
Primary Purpose
This key manager role in the Controller's organization manages members of the Accounting Research team, overseeing the accounting support of all three SI business lines, including both in the US and Mexico. This function will support the technical accounting function providing input and analysis into the structuring and accounting for complex and non-routine transactions to ensure that financial information, disclosures and documentation is accurate and in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical accounting - Manages the technical accounting support related to complex and non-routine transactions for the C-level executives, CFO and Controller to ensure that financial information is accurate and in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS, including the analysis of accounting principles and assessment of accounting impacts; manages the workflow associated with technical accounting, specifically identification of potential issues, Accounting Research, internal and external discussions, documentation and finalization of related accounting positions and conclusions in order to ensure financial integrity and accurate reporting of financial results.
• Partners with the SI executive leadership team and other business functions on structuring complex and non-routine transactions, playing a critical role supporting the Controller's organization in business and project development across all SI business lines.
• Partners cross functionally within the organization to support a growing SI business, including coordination with the planning, treasury and economic modeling folks, to ensure accurate accounting information and assumptions.
• Financial reporting - Participates in specific issues impacting the compilation and preparation of financial statements and related disclosures for public and non-public reporting purposes in compliance with GAAP and SEC rules and regulations (10Q/10K); reviews financial information monthly and financial statements and footnotes support on a quarterly basis; coordinates information and updates to and from executive management and other departments; provides periodic review of financial statement analytics; manages subsidiary stand-alone audits, as needed.
• Responsible for the hiring and promoting of employees, the training and development of management and staff (when appropriate), the assignment, direction and review of their work, and compliance with corporate policies and initiatives.
• Performs certain responsibilities of the Controller, Assistant Controller, and Director of Technical Accounting in his/her absence (e.g., lead team meetings, stand-in when needed, managerial administrative responsibilities, etc.); performs other executive level duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Finance, accounting, systems or related business administration field.
• Other Professional Designation: CPA or MBA.
• 10+ Progressive accounting and/or finance experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Knowledge of advanced accounting and financial theory normally acquired through graduate level coursework or professional experience.
• Demonstrated track record of strategic thinking, innovation and leadership; including executive presence.
• Previous experience or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Experience presenting to all levels of management on technical accounting matters.
• Energy industry experience.
• In depth experience in US GAAP and technical accounting matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish (Intermediate)

Total Rewards Philosophy
Note:The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively.Starting salaries may vary based on factors such asrelevantexperience, qualifications, and education.
Sempra Infrastructureoffersa competitive total rewards packagethat goes beyond base salary.This position iseligible foranannualperformance-basedincentive (bonus)as well as merit-basedrecognition. Company benefits includehealth and welfare(medical, dental, vision),employer contributions toretirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such astuition reimbursement, paid parental leave,andemployee assistance programs.