Lead Accounting Analyst (Finance Governance)

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The Lead Accounting Analyst will report to the Finance Governance Manager and will support the Finance Governance team and ensure governance of transactional and information technology Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls across the Company. Additionally, the position will experience career growth opportunities and diversity through regular interactions with business partners and internal and external auditors.
This is the fifth level of the financial analysis classification hierarchy. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business need. Employees at this level solve complex problems and interpret internal or external business issues and recommend solutions. Incumbents provide leadership (advising and providing direction) to others in financial areas of specialization and may coordinate daily work activities or review the work of other teammates. Employee may also regularly lead projects. Employee works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Incumbent has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise.
Responsibilities

• Ensure governance for the company's internal control compliance program through various methods including reviews of internal processes, systems and policies
• Foster and maintain business partner relationships with business units and corporate areas and consult on the internal control environment and identify and address risk exposures
• Execute the company's annual internal control planning process, risk assessment and selection of internal controls for testing
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of financial related company policies and assist with policy updates and change management efforts
• Interact with external auditors to communicate the company's assessment of identified or potential internal control issues or weaknesses
• Consult with business units and corporate areas during completion of root cause analysis and remediation efforts of deficiencies/issues
• Maintain general knowledge of IT Controls, SOX regulatory matters, policies, Risk Assessment and IT systems and applications
• Works directly with external auditors for testing of IT SOX controls and to ensure adequate and timely resolution to internal/external IT SOX findings and issues
• Support and implement a continuous improvement discipline that engages employees to create sustainable efficiencies and value to increase productivity and reduce costs
• Review and support annual financial statement filings including control testing, certifications, year-end assertions and internal and external representation letters
• Support the integration and continual enhancements of the SOX tool to manage internal control and process documentation
• Coordinate with Corporate Audit Services on audit scopes and audit results

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
• Five (5) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
• Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, HFM, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tool (WebI)
• Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point

Desired Qualifications

• CPA or working toward CPA
• Advanced degree, preferably in Accounting
• Eight (8) years or more of professional work related experience
• Experience with SOX and internal control compliance within the COSO Framework
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately with various levels of management using oral and written communications
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external business partners
• Ability to assess and determine risk impacts
• Previous experience in utility, utility asset or regulatory accounting environment
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills - including data analytics
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners

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Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the assigned Duke Energy facility.

Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Friday, February 2, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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