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Accounting Director-SOX Compliance and Accounting Policy

Vistra
  • Irving, Texas
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

    Job Summary

    The Director of SOX Compliance and Accounting Policy is responsible for maintenance of Vistra’s SOX business process control environment through support of the design, implementation, and evaluation of associated controls. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with SOX requirements, maintain strong governance frameworks, and promote a culture of controls awareness across the organization. This Director is also responsible for maintenance of the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.

    Job Description

    Key Accountabilities

    •Drive execution of complex tasks and responsible for reviewing team deliverables
    •Selects, develops, motivates and coaches a highly skilled and technical staff to ensure high productivity and quality of work​
    •Provides support to other departments as a subject matter expert​
    •Provides technical expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems
    •Supports compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls and finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.

    Role Specific Accountabilities:

    •Advise on internal control design, integration, implementation, execution, and rationalization
    •Responsible for evaluation, maintenance, and optimization of process design documentation including preparing/reviewing workpapers and documenting results
    •Facilitate and monitor SOX certification process
    •Support operating effectiveness testing of controls and assess impact of control deficiencies along with remediation
    •Maintain accounting policies and procedures including ensuring changes are appropriately updated in accordance with department standards

    Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, MBA preferred

    Experience:

    •5+ years of experience in Accounting or related field​
    •Experience preferred in the Energy industry​
    •2+ years experience in supervisory role​

    Skills:

    • CPA preferred​

    • Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems​

    • Strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills​

    • Broad understanding of accounting the accounting close process

    Core Competencies / Key Metrics

    •Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment.
    •Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies.
    •Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.
    •Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment.
    •Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.

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    Job Family

    Accounting

    Company

    Vistra Corporate Services Company

    Locations

    Irving, Texas

    Texas

    We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

    If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

    It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrving, Texas

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Business Processesunmatched
    • Business Skillsunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electric Power Generationunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Operational Auditunmatched
    • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Workpaper Preparationunmatched

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