The Senior Manager/Financial Reporting plays a critical leadership role within the Corporate
Controller’s organization, overseeing External Financial Reporting (EFR), 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. This position also frequently interacts
with functions outside the Controller’s Department, including 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 that the incumbent uses as guidelines for performing this
job. This position requires at least 8 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
A certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a master’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, along with SEC reporting experience. Utility industry experience is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting:
- 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 will 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 the 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 staff
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
- 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
- Oversee accounting for benefits, compensation, and employee-related accruals.
- Ensure accurate and compliant treatment of HR-related transactions under GAAP.
- Collaborate with HR on compensation programs, benefit plan changes, and related accounting
impacts.
- Review and approve HR-related journal entries and reconciliations.
- Pension Accounting & Reporting
- Manage accounting for defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.
- Prepare and review pension-related journal entries, actuarial adjustments, and disclosures.
- Oversee preparation of pension financial statements and ensure compliance with applicable
standards.
- Liaise with actuaries, HR, and auditors to ensure accurate pension reporting.
Other:
- Provide accounting expertise/support for regulatory proceedings
- Coordinate key activities and strategic objectives between all Accounting departments
- 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
Las Vegas: $149,507 - $231,694
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.
