Lead Analyst - Technical Accounting

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.

National Grid is hiring a Lead Analyst (Technical Accounting). This hybrid role can sit in either our Brooklyn NY or Waltham MA location.

As the Lead Analyst (Technical Accounting) you will support the US Assistant Controller and Director of Technical and Complex Accounting in ensuring the integrity of our external reporting and control environment as it relates to the Company's accounting and disclosures. As well as assess ad-hoc technical/complex accounting analyses.

* Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles (including, but limited to, IAS 16, IAS 36, IAS 38, and IAS 19) and disclosure requirements.
* Knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles (including, but not limited to, ASC 350, ASC 360, and ASC 715) and disclosure requirements.
* Knowledge of industry-specific regulatory accounting principles under US GAAP (ASC 980) and the FERC Uniform System of Accounts preferred.
* Experience preparing accounting memos.
* Experience in external reporting (IFRS, US GAAP). FERC knowledge a big plus.
* Knowledge of governance, risk and controls and compliance standards.
* Ability to articulate complex financial topics in business impact terms and able to explain required notes and disclosures to the external accounts.
* Ability to bring together commercial and technical acumen (accounting, regulatory, tax etc.).
* Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* 5+ years' experience + qualified Accountant (Chartered Accountant or CPA) with SOX experience.
* Experience in public accounting or technical accounting, preferably in the utilities industry.
* Excellent analytical, research and communication skills.