Senior Regulatory Reporting Analyst

Job Description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 
 
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
 
 
Job Summary As a Senior Analyst on the Regulatory Reporting team, you’ll work as part of a team responsible for the development and preparation of accounting schedules and workpapers for rate filings with regulatory agencies that form the basis for our cost-based rates charged to utility customers. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for communicating and reporting to regulatory agencies annual accounting, informational, and statistical reports and other reports, as needed. In order to be successful and ensure regulatory requirements are met timely and accurately, you must partner with several departments within the organization such as finance, accounting, legal, treasury, operations, engineering, and other regulatory functions, among others.
 
The Regulatory Reporting team is also embarking on an exciting new phase as part of a software implementation to which you’ll play a key role. The team has begun the rollout of the Utilities International Planner (“UI Planner”) software solution, and it is currently in use for several major filings. This software allows for reduced lead-times in preparation, thereby allowing for a greater emphasis on analysis and more efficient execution of our regulatory strategy. As we continue to expand and further leverage this new tool, you will be in prime position to be ‘in on the ground floor,’ setting the stage and laying the foundation for years of future success.
Essential Functions
Collects and cross-references supporting documentation to prepare/review regulatory accounting schedules, documents and/or reports manually and within UIPlanner (regulatory filing and financial system software).
Prepares or reviews variance analyses and provides direction to resolves discrepancies.  Interprets and monitors corporate compliance with Regulatory/State and Federal requirements. Ensures proper retention of records. 
Defines and performs complex tasks, large projects or strategic priorities. 
Interfaces in a variety of forums to obtain or to provide regulatory accounting information.  Provides regulatory financial/statistical information (written or oral) as requested; prepares reports for various governmental agencies and other outside organizations. 
Investigates and analyzes emerging regulatory issues and problems. Provides appropriate recommendations; researches corporate policies and develops appropriate recommendations; receives, researches and responds to written or oral requests for accounting information from sources either internal or external to the Company; initiates, coordinates and monitors requests directed to organizations internal or external to the Company. 
Performs all aspects of work with high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.  Exceeds customer expectations. 
Performs as an effective member of a team sharing information, ideas and solutions, and will lead medium to large scale projects.
Participates in and/or leads project teams involved in the design, development, testing and implementation of automated systems, reengineering of processes, and implementation of new requirements.
Participates in rate cases and/or other regulatory filings.
Maintains FERC chart of accounts within SAP S/4 environment. 

Education Description
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or finance. 
CPA a plus. 

Experience
Five years of relevant work experience required. 
Regulatory Utility experience a plus. 

Preferred experience with the following solutions:
Analysis for Office (AO)
Utilities International Planer (UI Planner)
SAP ECC, BW, S4/HANA
Fiori
SQL or similar query language with ability to run queries from an Oracle database

 
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It’s an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we’ll create a better tomorrow together. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
 
What we bring to you

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution