Lead Financial Reporting Analyst

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.
Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include:

Company-Provided Benefits

• Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Training
• Linked-In Learning

Voluntary Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• MedicalInsurance and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee/Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

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THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

1. Assumes a leading role in the preparation of SEC periodic reports (10Ks, 10Qs), other SEC filings as needed and internal financial reports by obtaining, developing, and analyzing appropriate financial and other statistical data. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor for Financial Reporting teammates.

2. Interfaces with management as a strategic resource to determine appropriate analytical approach, preparing financial analyses and interpreting results according to internal and regulatory reporting standards.

3. Reviews financial data collected from multiple departments (i.e. Accounting, HR, Legal, etc.) for accuracy and appropriateness and uses data to prepare internal and external financial statements including various analyses (actual to actual, budget to actual), graphs and charts for submission to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.

4. Coordinates closely with the rates and regulatory and legal departments to ensure all regulatory reports are prepared.

5. Initiates or supports technical accounting research as needed and drafts written memorandums addressing these issues. Addresses accounting issues as they arise and reviews emerging technical accounting literature for applicability. Assists with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements as needed.

6. Interacts with various departments within the organization to collect and analyze financial information and prepare financial statements. Interacts with external parties including auditors, actuaries, regulatory commission staff and others as needed.

7. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the financial reporting department maintains compliance with all documentation requirements.

8. Provides financial data to other parties as required, including governmental, industry and other surveys/reports.

9. Assumes a leading role in the preparation and gathering of information needed for benefit plan audits and the related reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Educational/Experience Level:

Master's degree in Accounting and five years' experience in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or Financial reporting; or equivalent.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or modifications on technical or other complex concepts to individuals with little or no background in the area under discussion.

NUMERIC SKILLS:

Requires the ability to review and perform moderately complex financial and/or accounting methods.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications to create documents, reports and/or graphics.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Works in an office environment.

Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.