External Reporting Manager

Closes: July 15, 2024

Starting Range: $92,805 to $121,576

Full Range: $92,805 to $135,961

Job Description

We are looking for a Manager of External Reporting. This position operates as the primary point of contact for preparation and filing of our financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

• Manages the preparation of our external financial statements filed with the SEC.

• Manages the preparation of 8-K periodic reports filed with the SEC.

• Serves as a key participant in the preparation of quarterly earnings press releases and the associated conference calls.

• Presents to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors as it relates to external financial reporting.

• Research and document accounting positions / policies based on GAAP and various regulatory literature.

• Creates analysis to support corporate objectives and management decision-making.

• Builds and maintains relationships with both internal and external groups in order to facilitate the external reporting process.

• Provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Establish and monitor controls to evaluate and achieve the highest levels of performance in corporate accounting.

• Key contact for the external auditors as it relates to our quarterly and annual financial statements.

• Serves as a key representative on project teams and other work groups as assigned; especially as it relates to researching and completing complex or unusual transactions that impact the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, accounting, general business, tax, statistics or a related field is required.

• 8+ years of progressive responsibility in accounting.

• Requires the capacity to work with peers, external auditors, and management.

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls and regulatory rules/regulations is required.

• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite and other applications is desirable.

• Demonstrated informal leadership preferred. Demonstrate effective and flexible verbal and written communication skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated advanced level of technical expertise and independent decision making. Demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability.

Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

To Apply

We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee's various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits

At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista's Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.