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As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purpose-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge.

Constellation has been the leader in carbon-free energy production for more than a decade, and generates 50% more clean, carbon-free electricity than any other company in America. We're generating power 24/7 with the nation's largest emission-free nuclear energy fleet, providing enough clean energy to power 15 million homes. Constellation offers customers a range of clean, zero-carbon energy solutions to help reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in attracting, retaining and advancing employees who will best serve and represent our customers, partners and communities. We provide a workplace that ensures mutual respect, where each individual has the opportunity to grow and contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and power a successful career.

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $120,600 to $134,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Provide supervisory oversight and support to accounting functions within Corporate Accounting for the Pension and Benefits Accounting team. Ensure production of accurate and timely annual audited financial statements for Constellation’s pension and benefits plan reporting, and support Constellation’s quarterly and annual financial statement reporting for pension and benefits information. Lead and guide a team of staff accountants on the Pension and Benefits accounting team in recording and reporting financial transactions accurately and timely. Work closely and liaise throughout the Business Unit, Controller’s Group, and the broader Finance community regarding accounting activities, working closely with Investments, HR Benefits, Legal, and other external vendors who support pension and benefits investments. Interpret and apply appropriate accounting and reporting guidance including FASB/GAAP. Identify and implement best practices for the Pension and Benefits accounting team and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. Act as liaison with external auditors and other internal and external vendors to ensure timely sign off of pension and benefits accounting matters and financial statement reporting.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist or supervise monthly financial statement close process, ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and reviews and analyzes financial results. (30%)
• Review and approve account reconciliations as assigned for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. (15%)
• Prepare or approve the monthly reporting packages for Business Unit including the analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results. (20%)
• Assists in the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. Supervise the recording of complex accounting transactions to ensure compliance with FASB/GAAP, as well as, Constellation as a whole.(10%)
• Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller’s Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. Guide interactions of less experienced accounting staff. Consult and liaise with operating unit Finance personnel on accounting issues. (15%)
• Collaborate on and supervise special projects and special requests as required for the Controller’s Group or Business Unit. (5%)
• Duties may require supervising accounting staff and participating in their annual goal setting and performance reviews. (5%)

JOB SCOPE

• Manage day-to-day monthly financial statement close process, ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and reviews and analyzes financial results
• Manage annual pension and benefits plan Financial Statement reporting
• Manage and coordinate the annual Pension re-valuation measurement together with internal and external parties
• Proactively notify Senior Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns
• Work closely with other departments regarding accounting activities
• Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of accounting assignments for a team of accountants. Work with various parties, both within the Controller’s Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes.
• Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.
• Work is diversified and somewhat complex in nature.
• Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources and critical disruption of service possibilities.
• Supervise assigned staff including development, staffing, performance assessment, work review, etc. Day to day supervisory responsibilities are limited but, depending on size and accounting complexity of assigned entity, may provide lead direction to junior level individuals assigned to specific project or work group. Work leadership is generally administrative in nature and typically involves functional direction to others assigned to assist on an occasional to moderate basis.
• Position, at times, may require overtime, weekend work and limited travel.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• At least 8 years of related experience, including demonstrated success leading a professional staff
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance
• Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures and memos; demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing best practices within his/her area of responsibility
• Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency
• Demonstrated focus on customer service (examples include working with clients to develop a partnership and encourage open communication and helping clients identify and evaluate cost savings opportunities)
• Effective teambuilding & leadership skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity
• Exudes a high degree of professionalism and treats others with respect

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• Public accounting experience
• Regulatory/utility/SEC reporting or energy industry experience

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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