Manager, Settlements Analysis & Reporting

Role overview

Workplace

• Workplace flexibility is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel to ensure timely and accurate power and transmission settlements.
• Implement and document settlement-process controls; manage accounting and analyze financial and transaction data across operating companies.
• Oversee MISO invoice payments and disputes, working with operating companies, Legal, and Operations to identify and file disputes.
• Develop Scope 2 emissions reporting strategies for varied customer needs and long-term reporting and certification.
• Provide stakeholder reporting and analysis; prepare testimony and support audits, litigation, and regulatory filings.
• Formulate REC/AEC processes for purchase, registry, sale, and retirement; partner with vendors on standards and certification.
• Coordinate transaction risk reviews and accurate accounting closes.
• Lead efficiency and automation improvements; respond to business and customer changes by identifying risks and implementing new approaches.
• Build stakeholder relationships and participate in systemwide teams to improve communication, coordination, and consistency.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least eight years of experience in energy, settlements, operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of ISOs, GAAP, FERC, and regulatory accounting; proficiency in a Windows PC environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical and decision-making skills, relationship-building, and ability to influence decisions.
• Graduate degree such as an MBA or master’s in Finance or Accounting is highly desirable.
• CFA or CPA certification is preferred.

Role attributes

• In-depth functional knowledge and basic knowledge of adjacent disciplines.
• Applies understanding of the industry and how the function contributes to organizational objectives.
• Manages a generally homogeneous team and adapts plans and priorities to service and operational challenges.
• Influences service levels and team quality, volume, and timeliness goals within policies, budgets, and the business plan.
• Guides, influences, and persuades internal partners and external customers or agencies.