Sr Manager/Financial Reporting & Compliance

The Senior Manager/Financial Reporting plays a critical leadership role within the Corporate Controller's organization, overseeing External Financial Reporting (EFR), including SOX Compliance, and Internal Financial Reporting (IFR). This position offers a unique opportunity to shape financial transparency, strengthen governance, and partner closely with senior leadership on matters that influence regulatory confidence, investor trust, and strategic decision making. In this highly visible role, you will lead experienced managers, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting for complex, regulated operations. You will also serve as a trusted accounting and reporting advisor on high-impact initiatives, regulatory proceedings, and capital market activities.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

As a key leader in the Corporate Controller's department, this position will interact with all levels of Company management, including senior management and potentially with members of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This position also frequently interacts with functions outside of the Controller's Department, such as all operating division offices, Treasury Services, Shareholder Services, Internal Audit, Corporate Planning, Legal Affairs, Corporate Development, Corporate Communications, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, and Information Services. This position will also interact with the Company's external auditors, SEC counsel, professional actuarial consultants, and other professional service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses as guidelines to determine how this job is performed. This position requires a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university. Proven knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, reporting requirements of the SEC, and requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act must be demonstrated. The individual should also demonstrate the following qualifications:

* Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, relevant frameworks, internal controls, and business processes
* Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proven leadership and presentation skills
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both speech and writing
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients and colleagues
* Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple assignments
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
* Proficiency with Workiva/Wdesk

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master's degree in Accounting or related field is required along with SEC reporting experience. Utility industry experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

EFR:
* Ensure that the Quarterly and Annual Reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K are accurate and filed timely with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
* Oversee EFR's preparation of the financial section of the Annual Report to Stockholders
* Ensure that Current Reports on Form 8-K relating to important events or developments - primarily associated with quarterly earnings releases for debt and equity registrants - are accurate and filed timely
* Oversee/participate in the research regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant SEC guidance to develop technical accounting solutions and Company disclosures for new guidance or for existing guidance applied to new complex transactions
* Oversee/participate in the analysis of directives from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the SEC, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and other relevant regulatory bodies, and oversee/participate in the interpretation and composition of position papers regarding the potential impact, including coordination of efforts by various managers in order to implement the changes
* Oversee EFR's involvement in the sale and issuance of securities, including reviewing SEC filings (e.g., prospectuses, indentures, etc.)
* Oversee audit firm consent letters, comfort letters (including "bring down" letters), and Company representation letters in connection with sale or issuance of securities
* Oversee EFR's preparation of various reports and filings with state (PUCN, ACC, and CPUC) and federal (FERC) regulatory commissions, as well as any other required filings/reports
* Assist with the preparation or coordination of agenda items for the Audit Committee including enacted or upcoming financial accounting standard updates, critical accounting policies, accounting and disclosure impacts of regulatory mechanisms, and other known changes or pending changes to audit and accounting guidance, legislation, etc. that have impacted or may impact Company filings with the SEC
* Oversee coordination of financial statement preparation and review, as well as audit firm coordination, for the Employee Investment Plan (or 401(k) plan) and related Form 11-K (which is filed with the SEC); the Employee Retirement (Pension) Plan; the Insurance Welfare Benefit Plan for Employees (VEBA plan); and coordinate relevant information supplied to professional services firm selected by Human Resources to prepare associated IRS Forms 5500
* Oversee preparation of other reports and analyses for senior management
* Respond to, or coordinate the response to, data requests from regulatory commission staffs pertaining to accounting issues, and reporting to other governmental agencies
* Oversee preparation of information necessary for annual affiliate reports filed with state regulatory commissions
* Review/finalize responses to SEC comment letters and organize legal review and coordination
* Participate in technical meetings with legal counsel, including with external legal experts in securities and exchange laws
* Participate in the reviews of legal and other documents related to critical company undertakings, in support of sponsor departments - including portions of the annual Proxy statement, debt agreements, sales agency agreements, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, material company contracts, etc.
* Represent Department (or oversee Accounting representation) on relevant corporate project teams

EFR - SOX Compliance:
* Oversee compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), including the documentation of, and compilation of, the Company's internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
* Oversee critical aspects of the Company's SOX program, including the annual risk assessment and sufficiency of controls existing in utility and non-utility operations, including at the holding company
* Oversee evaluations of control deficiencies, including memos distributed to senior management, Internal Audit, and external auditors
* Oversee the assessment of significant events, transactions, system changes, process changes, and personnel changes for their impacts on ICFR
* Oversee the quarterly SOX sub-certification process, and resultant reporting to the CEO and CFO in order to support their required certifications with the SEC regarding the sufficiency of internal control for each public registrant

IFR:
* Oversee the preparation and distribution of the Monthly Flash financial report, the Monthly Operating Report, and the monthly Financial Review Package for the Board of Directors and Senior Management
* Review and approve journal entries and related support for complex areas, including stock compensation, deferred compensation, company-owned life insurance, pension and other post-retirement benefits, lease accounting, derivative accounting, and dividends, among others
* Ensure subsidiary accounting complies with appropriate regulatory principles and regulations
* Oversee the quarterly and annual FERC Form filings for SGTC and Great Basin Gas Transmission Company

Other:
* Provide accounting expertise/support for regulatory proceedings
* Coordinate key activities and strategic objectives between EFR, IFR, and Property Accounting
* Represent the Accounting function in various committees, task forces, and project teams
* Interact with other departments to develop solutions to complex accounting and related reporting requirements
* Provide, on an as-needed basis, accounting expertise during the design and implementation of corporate software systems
* Assist in the development of the Controller's Department annual budget as it pertains to this individual's areas of responsibility.
* Assist direct reports in developing annual goals that align with department and Company strategy and provide feedback and guidance towards the achievement of documented goals
* Coach and mentor direct reports to facilitate professional development and foster succession opportunities
* Oversee the coordination of audit work and timing with external and internal auditors
* Work directly with SEC legal counsel on accounting- and disclosure-related issues
* Oversee departments to ensure critical deadlines are met
* Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
* Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS

Base Salary (Las Vegas): $142,912 - $221,473

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.