Dir, Internal Reporting
BHE Renewables
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Lead Internal Financial Reporting and Consolidation Activities (20-25%)
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial reporting processes. Ensure consolidated financial information is prepared accurately, consistently, and timely in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial reporting packages distributed to executive leadership and Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Lead Corporate Accounting and Consolidation Governance (15-20%)
Direct corporate accounting activities for Berkshire Hathaway Energy parent and affiliated corporate entities. Oversee accounting policies, intercompany processes, legal entity reporting, consolidation structures, and close governance procedures to ensure consistency and financial integrity across the organization.
Drive Strategic Accounting and Reporting Initiatives (10-15%)
Establish direction and serve as executive sponsor for cross-business accounting and reporting initiatives. Lead efforts to standardize reporting processes, improve efficiencies, enhance data quality, and implement best practices throughout domestic and international operations.
Financial Systems and Process Improvement (10-15%)
Provide support with financial reporting systems, consolidation platforms, and related technologies. Partner with Information Technology and finance organizations to develop system strategies, prioritize enhancements, improve automation, and strengthen the overall reporting environment.
Enterprise Business Partnering and Technical Guidance (10-15%)
Maintain strong relationships with business unit financial leadership and provide guidance on complex accounting, consolidation, and reporting matters. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial reporting implications of significant transactions, organizational changes, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
Internal Controls and Compliance Oversight (5-10%)
Provide oversight of financial reporting controls and compliance activities. Ensure processes support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements and other applicable governance standards. Promote a strong control environment and continuous improvement in risk management practices.
Accounting Standards and Technical Accounting (5-10%)
Monitor emerging accounting standards and reporting requirements. Lead implementation efforts for new accounting guidance impacting the organization and ensure consistent interpretation and application across all business units.
Regulatory and Financial Reporting Support (0-5%)
Support internal and external reporting requirements, regulatory filings, and financial data requests. Coordinate with external reporting, tax, treasury, and business unit finance teams to ensure consistency and completeness of reported financial information.
Organizational Leadership and Talent Development (5-10%)
Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for accounting and financial reporting personnel. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Develop succession plans and build organizational capabilities to support long-term business objectives.
Additional Duties (0-5%)
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and certified public accountant required. Advanced accounting or finance degree and/or public accounting experience preferred.
Ten years of progressive accounting, financial reporting and consolidation experience, including four years supervisory/management experience.
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including interpreting and implementing accounting standard, and financial consolidation principles.
Advanced proficiency with ERP, reporting, and consolidation systems, including Oracle Fusion Cloud and related reporting technologies, including Excel, Access and Word.
Experience leading large-scale process improvement and systems implementation initiatives preferred.
Utility, energy, or regulated industry experience preferred.
Advanced understanding of internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and financial governance.
Strong leadership and organizational development capabilities.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including executive-level presentation skills.
Ability to influence and lead across organizational boundaries.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively with executive leadership, business units, and external stakeholders
Berkshire Hathaway Energy is comprised of locally managed businesses that share a vision for the energy future. The businesses deliver low-cost, safe, reliable service each day to more than 12 million customers and end-users throughout the U.S., Great Britain and Alberta, Canada.Benefits
- professional development
About this role
Berkshire Hathaway Energy seeks a Director to lead internal financial reporting and consolidation for one of North America's largest energy companies. You would oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the parent company and affiliated entities, ensuring accurate consolidated reporting to executive leadership and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in compliance with GAAP. Beyond the core close function, you'd drive standardization and efficiency improvements across domestic and international operations, partner with business units on complex accounting matters, and champion financial systems enhancements in collaboration with IT.
This role demands deep technical accounting expertise—particularly in U.S. GAAP, consolidation principles, and systems like Oracle Fusion Cloud—combined with proven leadership in large-scale process improvement and organizational development. You should have at least ten years of accounting and reporting experience, including four in a supervisory capacity, ideally within a utility or regulated industry. Strong executive communication, cross-functional influence, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously are essential.
The position is based in Des Moines and requires in-office presence. A CPA is required; an advanced degree or public accounting background is preferred. You would build and mentor an accounting team while maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other governance standards, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on the financial reporting implications of significant transactions and strategic initiatives.
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