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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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