Financial Accounting Manager

Company: Targa Resources
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:* Lead a team of up to 3 accountants to complete the Company's financial accounting close process, inclusive of consolidation, internal reporting, and financial statement analysis.* Prepare schedules and analyses to assist with consolidated external financial reporting.* Manage the timely preparation of partnership financial statements for the Company's joint ventures in accordance with GAAP and ensure provisions of the partnership agreements are met.* Review journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany settlements, and other analyses prepared by the team.* Identify and implement process improvements to assist in acceleration of the financial accounting close process and standardization of the Company's policies, procedures and documentation. * Set team priorities and delegate work effectively to maximize productivity and employee development.* Ensure SOX controls are properly designed and operating effectively to mitigate the relevant accounting and reporting risks.* Respond to inquiries from others in the Company, auditors and joint venture partners ensuring accuracy and timeliness.* Provide continuous feedback to the team to aid in their growth and development and complete formal mid-year and year-end reviews for employees that provide detailed, meaningful, and accurate feedback and fair performance evaluations.* Actively lead and participate in special projects as requested.MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's degree in Accounting.* 7+ years of corporate accounting experience or combination of public accounting or financial reporting and corporate accounting experience.* 2+ years of managerial experience.* Demonstrated personnel management, motivation and development experience, including hiring and performance management of team members.* Ability to develop relationships with key contacts in other departments.* Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.* Extensive knowledge of GAAP and an understanding of internal controls.* General ledger analysis background with ability to review, analyze and provide guidance to resolve G/L reconciliation issues.* Strong analytical, problem-solving and writing skills.* Ability to quickly learn and work in software applications with minimal training and guidance.* Proficient in Excel to at least an intermediate level.* Strong communication skills.* Exhibits attention to detail, ownership, and willingness to be hands-on.* Regular and reliable attendance with ability and willingness to work overtime, especially during close cycles.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Certified Public Accountant or equivalent.* Experience with and extensive knowledge of financial/corporate accounting, internal and/or external reporting, and stand-alone joint venture financial statements.* Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud (OFC) and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).* Energy sector experience.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:Targa Resources is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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