Manager, Accounting

The NYISO's Finance department invites applications for a full-time Manager, Accounting.

The Certified Public Accountant will manage the daily administration of the company's budgetary processes, financial reporting, regulatory reporting and general accounting functions. Provide direct supervision for accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting personnel; Develop procedures and methods to ensure accountings systems are effective and serve on management committees and project teams as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Budgetary Oversight
• Treasury Management
• Financial Reporting
• Federal Grant Accounting/Reporting
• Regulatory Reporting
• Tax Reporting
• Clearing of Market Participant Receivables/Payables
• Employee Expense Reports and Vendor Accounts Payable
• Employee Retirement Plans
• Management and Administrative functions

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and CPA license require
• Ten years related experience including public accounting; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated successful management and leadership skills; excellent communication skills in written, oral and presentation format are require

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and/or complaints. Ability to write presentations and articles using business techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and/or presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of algebra. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and internet programs. Advanced proficiency with Excel. Experience with Oracle Financials and/or similar product with demonstrated ability to become intermediate to advanced user of financial module. Ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and the public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences, and training. This position may require work nights, weekends or holidays.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

At the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. In this role, you will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek, with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring oremployment practices.