Gas Supply Manager jobs in Madison, WI

POSITION PURPOSE

Manage all aspects of Madison Gas and Electric Company's (MGE) corporate financial and compliance reporting processes to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Oversee the evaluation, maintenance, and reporting of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOA) 404. Lead technical accounting research to ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting requirements.

Essential Functions: (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the preparation of consolidated financial statements, notes to the consolidated financial statements, management's discussion and analysis preparation, and SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• Supervises three high-level analyst positions responsible for financial reporting activities.
• Conducts technical accounting research to ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting requirements. Provides accounting guidance relating to the execution of Company business and assists in maintaining current financial reporting standards.
• Provides support to external firms and agencies during annual audits and compliance reviews. Coordinates preparing and updating of supporting documentation for corporate quarterly reports, annual reports, press releases, and related documents.
• Assists the AVP Accounting at disclosure and audit committee meetings.
• Develops and documents control procedures for compliance with SOA and other regulations.
• Coordinates review, tracking, and accounting of all asset retirement obligations, stock-based compensation, and investments.
• Defines and manages reporting enhancements and process improvements.
• Manages the review of all contracts for adherence to accounting principles.
• Documents and recommends improvements to accounting and related processes.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in financial reporting, preferably in public accounting.
• Successful completion of a certified public accountant status or equivalent designation required.
• Business experience that confirms leadership ability and an understanding of management principles.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements. Experience in reviewing or preparing SEC reports of publicly traded companies.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting requirements, including Financial Accounting Standards Board and GAAP.
• Knowledge of utility accounting methods preferred.
• Knowledge of energy risk management practices.
• Familiarity with and understanding of asset retirement obligation, stock-based compensation, and investment accounting.
• Knowledge of management principles combined with proven ability to lead a group in accomplishing objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and computer spreadsheet skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work under tight deadlines.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.
• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.
• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.
• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.
• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.
• Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.
• Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.
• Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position is hybrid, and office days are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.

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