Senior Manager Accounting - Controller

Closing Date to Apply: September 10th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Salary: $168,147 to $296,603

Midpoint: $232,375

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

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Review of application will occur on September 10th, 2026. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Accounting is responsible for all accounting matters of the Utility. This position may also be referred to as the Controller, as commonly defined in accounting profession. This position will report to and work closely with the Chief Financial Officer in communicating and reporting financial results of the Utility. As a collaborative senior team member, the Senior Manager of Accounting will partner with the senior leadership team to develop and implement accounting and operational strategies across the organization. This position will ensure timely, accurate and complete financial reporting and strategic use of resources. This position provides leadership and strategic direction for the accounting function, overseeing key functional areas that are managed by managers, supervisors, and leads responsible for specific areas of technical expertise.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Senior Manager of Accounting position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and has responsibility for the following:
  
  • Provide leadership and direction for Grant PUD’s accounting operations and staff, including development of leaders and staff, performance management, establishment of priorities, and accountability for results.
  • Establish strategic direction, priorities, and short- and long-term plans for the accounting function in alignment with district goals and objectives.
  • Establish and maintain accounting policies, controls, and associated reference documents.
  • Oversee accounting compliance across the enterprise (for all departments corporate through operations) to ensure consistency and adherence to control systems, transaction-processing, and policies, and procedures.
• Supports the organization in contract negotiations, policy development, and strategic initiatives related to accounting business terms.
  
  • Maintain a comprehensive set of internal controls over accounting operations and financial reporting designed to mitigate financial risk and enhance the accuracy of the District’s reported financial results
  • Serve as the primary escalation point between the District and its independent external auditors and align and partner with Grant PUD’s Internal Audit Department.
• This position leads departments and staff that have responsibility to ensure:
  
  • Thorough analysis of financial reports and data.
  • The production of periodic internal and external regulatory financial reports while ensuring compliance with all FERC, GASB, GAAP, and BARS requirements.
  • Maintenance of a credible system of accounting records and financial systems.
  • Compliant and efficient processing and accounting of payables and payroll.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the District’s monthly accounting close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial results.
• Ensure that reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain financial systems, an orderly accounting systems, and the associated chart of accounts.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions, addressing any control deficiencies timely and efficiently.
• Ensure that the accounting treatment for material transactions and events is sufficiently researched and appropriately documented.
• Ensure that income taxes are properly accounted for, and the Utility is in compliance with its tax filings.
• Issue timely and complete monthly financial reporting and present financial results and accounting matters, as needed, to staff and in public forums.
• Provide accounting and financial analyses as needed for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit and communicate financial audit results to Executive Management.
• Partner with Senior Manager of Treasury & Financial Planning to monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants, adequate liquidity positions, and financial forecasting and analytics activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures, as well as NERC/WECC.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
• Accept responsibility for the safety of all team members and model safe behaviors by:
  
  • Clearly defining and completing performance-focused safety activities required of you and your team.
  • Supporting work stoppages by employees when they identify unsafe/hazardous working conditions.
  • Acknowledging compliant safety behaviors and good safety performance from members of your team(s).
• Actively support programs and actions that improve our Safety Culture by:
  • Supporting the presence of safety in your department (e.g. include safety messages in business conversations; begin meetings as appropriate with a safety minute).
  • Ensuring supervisors are monitoring the safety actions of their teams (such as completing safety training, reporting incidents timely, etc.).
  • Being viewed as a safety champion by stopping work if necessary, promoting safety activities (Continuous improvement team processes, Safety & Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) activities, etc.).
  • Acknowledging compliant safety behaviors and good safety performance from members of your team(s).

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or two (2) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, advanced accounting, financial reporting, financial controls, or related financial management responsibilities, including management experience supervising or directing technical or professional staff.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced accounting or finance experience within the utility industry, public-sector, or similarly complex, regulated industry, including experience with applicable accounting and reporting requirements such as FERC, GAAP, GASB, FASB, or BARS.
• CPA or CMA certification.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; department policies and procedures; Federal and State laws/regulations; department policies, bookkeeping and accounting, inventory control; payroll, accounts payable, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Skill in supervising and managing staff and resources and directing multiple work efforts; operating a personal computer and general office equipment including financial software interpersonal skills including clear and concise communication both in writing and verbally.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☐Yes ☒No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas

Salary : $168,147 - $296,603