Asset Accounting Manager

Leads team of professionals responsible for asset accounting for the PPL operating companies. Works closely with business line management by providing financial analysis and consultation on the accounting implications of decisions. Establishes effective internal controls over asset accounting. Assists in providing support for financial reporting, including filings with the SEC, regulatory commissions including FERC, as well as rate proceedings.

1. Supervise and manage an accounting team to ensure financia ltransactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP, corporate policies and procedures,andSOXinternalcontrolsrequirements,implementenhancementstocontrolsandpoliciesandproceduresas
2. Work with business line senior management to ensure that all transactions with financial implications are properly
3. Supervise and manage the accurate and timely implementation of new accounting standards and other technical issues, including the review and/or writing of technical memorandum and whitepapers as applicable.
4. Responsible for participating in general ledger maintenance process which includes new account set-ups and mapping for internal and external reporting purposes.
5. Plans and develops rate case exhibits used in determining utility revenue requirements and responses to rate case data requests which are of major magnitude or scope.
6. Maintain a competent, highly motivated, effectively utilized staff through proper training and development, appraisals, timely feedback, fair compensation practices, as well as by establishing and monitoring adherence to policies and
7. Ensure compliance with administrative requirements, including:
   1. Maintenance and periodic testing of business continuity plan;
   2. Development and maintenance of records retention plan; and
   3. Compliance with other departmental and organizational initiatives.
8. Acts as liaison with other departments within PPL and other constituencies outside of PPL as necessary.
9. If applicable, in-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
10. If applicable physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
11. Support of and involvement in EEI accounting teams, committees and task forces to ensure PPL influences their efforts.

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or business discipline.
2. Five years of accounting experience with extensive knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements, with at least 3 years of leadership experience.
3. Knowledge of regulatory accounting under ASC 980.
4. Knowledge of FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
5. Effective leadership, interpersonal and communications skills.
6. Working knowledge of computer systems and and applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. CPA, MBA or other advanced accounting or business degree.
2. Experience in accounting for regulated utilities.
3. Experience in all areas of GAAP, SEC reporting and internal controls/Sarbanes Oxley requirements.