H2O America is actively seeking talented, driven and effective applicants for the position of Accounting Manager - GL Team to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
H2O America is the parent organization of the following subsidiary companies: San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water, and Texas Water. We sustain life by delivering high-quality water and exceptional service while investing in the health and vitality of the communities we serve.
Job Description:
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate preparation of financial deliverables (e.g. journal entries, reconciliations, reports, close activities) and maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions within H2O America. This role oversees accounting staff, reviews complex reconciliations and journal entries, and serves as the primary liaison in audit processes with internal departments and external stakeholders. They assist in developing strategies to strengthen accounting processes, enhance internal controls, support forecasting and budgeting, and minimize financial risk while ensuring internal and regulatory policy adherence. This role will balance leadership and tactical responsibilities to enable team success. This role also requires strong leadership, advanced accounting expertise, and strategic thinking to drive operational excellence and compliance.
This manager will oversee the General Ledger Accounting team. This team records, reconciles, and closes out accounts to prepare accurate financial statement and balance sheets for the to ensure integrity and compliance within the H2O America enterprise. They also manage full-cycle month-end and year-end closing processes (incl. Journal entries, account reconciliations, interdepartmental coordination), while ensuring compliance with various internal and regulatory standards.
Occasional domestic travel may be required for this role to our various reporting locations.
Directs and schedules month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes (incl. general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, adjustments, complex schedules).
Manages data requests from external stakeholders (e.g. actuaries, insurance representatives, insurance providers, asset holders).
Leads development and review of complex financial reports to support strategic decisions (e.g. cost reports, forecast reviews, revenue projects, grant reporting, audit documentation).
Supervises complex audit procedures (e.g. developing audit plans, coordinating auditor activities, preparing responses to complex inquiries). Provides analysis and reports and presents data as requested to various groups, including leadership.
Location:
This position may report out of any headquarter location of H2O America, listed below:
110 West Taylor Street, San Jose, CA 95110 USA
1399 Sattler Road, New Braunfels, TX 78132 USA
93 West Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413 USA
93 Industrial Park Road, Saco, ME 04072 USA
Salary:
Salary is determined by geolocation. General ranges are listed below:
New England: $101,796 - $183,192
California: $128,112 - $230,622
Texas: $98,861 - $177,972
EEO Statement:
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
