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Accounting Director - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

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Irving, TX
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Lead SEC reporting, technical accounting assessments, and accounting policy; oversee financial statement preparation and disclosures; evaluate complex transactions and capital market impacts; partner with executives, support finance transformation, maintain internal controls, and mentor accounting leaders to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
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Job Summary

The Accounting Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting leads critical aspects of the department by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of SEC filings, evaluating complex transactions, and supporting capital market activities, while monitoring evolving accounting standards.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

  • Sets standards for quality of work, develops the department vision and drives continuous improvement and standardization across their team.
  • ​​Responsible for shaping department culture and mentoring the development of future leaders in the accounting and finance areas.
  • Provides support to other departments as a subject matter expert
  • Provides strategic expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems.
  • Supports finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.
  • Partners with senior executives and operational teams to deliver financial insights and decision support.
  • Maintains and enhances accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Role Specific Accountabilities:

  • Oversees the preparation and review of SEC financial statements in collaboration with Legal and other stakeholders.
  • Evaluates accounting and disclosure impacts of complex transactions, contracts, and legal or environmental obligations.
  • Reviews commitment committee requests for financial reporting implications.
  • Supports capital market activities, including technical accounting assessments and reporting requirements.
  • Monitors and analyzes the impact of new or pending accounting standards on the company’s financial reporting.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in Accounting or related field
  • Experience preferred in the Energy industry​
  • 7+ years experience as a Manager / Supervisor
  • Skills:
  • CPA preferred​
  • Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP​
  • Fundamental understanding accounting and/or associated systems​
  • Strong leadership, business, financial, problem solving and communication skills

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

  • Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment. 
  • Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies. 
  • Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.
  • Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment. 
  • Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.

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Job Family

Accounting

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas
We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

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