Location: Birmingham, AL
Company: Southern Company
and regulations using the Enterprise Foundations applications.
Additionally, the successful candidate will need to work effectively with field operations and suppliers regarding account problems, payments and procedures. This position will report to the Director of Transaction Accounting and advise regarding strategic policy and direction for the organization, manage the recruitment and development of employees, and manage the functional aspects of Accounts Payable in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner, while deriving maximum benefit from Enterprise Foundations applications.
The manager will work with the Technology Organization and AFT Strategic Transformation Organization
to ensure appropriate application support, timing of maintenance, and implementation of application enhancements/upgrades and associated training. The manager has responsibility for working across the Southern System with all companies and business units toward consistency and effectiveness of work processes, efficiency gains and associated cost savings.
To accomplish these tasks, the manager will ensure appropriate metrics are developed and measured to determine success. The manager is also accountable for providing oversight, guidance and leadership for activities related to execution, monitoring and testing of identified key controls. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in business,
accounting or related field is required. Advanced degree or certification preferred (CPA, CIA, MBA) A minimum of 5 years managing teams is required.
Experience managing large size teams (20+) is considered a huge plus! A minimum of 5 years' experience in any combination of accounts payable, corporate accounting, financial planning, budgeting, tax, supply chain functions is required. Experience with, and active use of Oracle, Maximo, and or Vertex a plus. Must also: have demonstrated sound business judgment, provided seasoned leadership, outstanding customer service and strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. have demonstrated strategic thinking and performed relentlessly in the pursuit of results in a fully compliant and controlled environment.
have demonstrated strong business planning, process design, execution skills and attention to detail. have established clear accountabilities for staff and managed individual performance. have provided for continuous process improvement while achieving system accuracy, efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness. have experience working across multiple business units and subsidiaries to identify, create, drive and implement corporate-level strategies and/or externally mandated requirements, policies and procedures utilizing strong consensus-building and collaboration skills.
The manager must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Securities and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission System of Accounts and Orders, Company regulatory rules and requirements, accounting policies, procedures and supporting computer systems. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The person in this position will: Focus on the optimal integration between the Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Technology Organization and AFT Strategic Transformation Organization and associated Business Units to maximize the efficient use and long-term value from Enterprise Foundation applications.
Partner with Supply Chain Management to reduce invoice mismatches and maximize AP cash management opportunities through source-to-pay performance management. Provide effective, agreed upon support to the business units and subsidiaries including measurement and reporting of appropriate metrics. Build strong relationships with Southern Company Executives, Business Unit Managers, Subsidiary Management, auditors and other employees. Communicate regularly with executive management and internal clients.
Coordinate solutions and prioritize system activities across the enterprise with participation and input of the business units and subsidiaries. Lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximizing team effectiveness. Ensure execution, monitoring, testing and documentation of identified key control activities. Ensure accurate and timely accounting information to customers in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and in compliance with regulatory requirements. PDN-9acdca7-b86a-92c7d119c2d3
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