Description

　　Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

　　The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

　　Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following; other duties may be assigned)

　　Uses professional accounting concepts and internal company policies to solve complex accounting issues including the maintenance of internal controls. Participates in and implements monthly financial close, supervises the assignments of the staff accountants to include general ledger, accounts payable and fixed assets. Prepares monthly management financial reporting package and executive summary schedules. Coordinates and facilitates the process of documenting accounting policies and procedures.

　　Manager of Accounting II: Development & Construction Accounting

　　The Manager of Accounting role is a key leader within the accounting organization working with their team to ensure the complete and accurate accounting and reporting of complex and significant construction and development projects. The candidate must have a strong background in leading and developing teams in the areas of accounting for projects as well as designing and operating controls and processes. Additionally, the role requires significant experience leading a team in the execution of accounting and reporting tasks and the ability to work across functions within the organization. Primary responsibilities will include:

　　Leading team to develop accounting processes and procedures related to accounting for large-scale development and construction projects, including projects with government cost share and or grant reimbursement reporting requirements.

　　Experience with government contract accounting and reporting requirements preferred, but not required.

　　Financial reporting experience required, specifically related to GAAP accounting and preferable if experience held across in multiple accounting frameworks. Reporting requirements will include both US GAAP reporting for consolidated accounting results as well as stand alone requirements under US GAAP and government related reporting requirements.

　　Technical accounting experience preferred as manager will perform and lead team in technical accounting areas including lease accounting, consolidation accounting, impairments, and accounting for joint ventures.

　　Experience developing and maintaining controls related to accounting for costs is required, including reporting and tracking nature and eligibility of costs for reimbursement, ensuring completeness of costs and appropriate accuracy of recognition of costs and reporting of activity to management and external third parties, as needed.

　　Ability to work independently and show success in leading teams to develop processes and controls to accurately capture and report accounting results.

　　Experience managing a team and working in a cross functional format with various different corporate functions.

　　Job Scope and Technical Excellence

　　Directly accountable for performance and development of team, function, or assigned professional staff.

　　Manages employees performing related duties including cost and budgetary accountabilities.

　　Provides timely feedback and coaching to team to continuously improve performance.

　　Uses comprehensive accounting knowledge of a seasoned professional, performs escalated, or complex duties.

　　Uses advanced technical accounting skills, provides oversight of employees performing single function, location, product, or technical area.

　　Decision Making & Impact

　　Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.

　　Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project-based goals.

　　Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects, and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.

　　Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.

　　May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; leads team in day-to-day implementation activities of new products, services, and techniques.

　　Work Complexity

　　Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules, and goals.

　　Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.

　　Leadership

　　Manages Accounting Department.

　　Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.

　　Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.

　　Education and Experience

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.

　　Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience.

　　Requires minimum of 5-10 years in area of specialization, C.P.A. preferred.

　　Working understanding of Peoplesoft ERP system and knowledge of BI reporting tools is preferred.

　　Additional Calpine Information:

　　Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

　　Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

　　Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)