Applications and Reporting Manager – Financial and Contract Services

Applications and Reporting Manager – Financial and Contract Services

Southern Company Generation – Financial and Contract Services Department

This position will be located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL

JOB SUMMARY

The Applications and Reporting Manager position is within Southern Company Services’ Financial and Contract Services (F&CS) organization, which provides settlement and regulatory support services for the Intercompany Interchange Contract (IIC), wholesale contracts, coal and related commodities, the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), as well as the data provisioning/analysis of wholesale energy margins, fuel cost recovery, and other associated requirements for the retail operating companies and Southern Power Company. This leadership role is responsible for integrating business processes with procured and self-developed tools, managing the large-scale financial and regulatory applications (Application Life Cycle management) used by F&CS, and providing guidance and leadership to a team of analysts.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this position include vendor management; data management structures, strategies, and custody/integrity; and long-term viability, performance, and integration for all key financial applications and tools. The related settlement technology platforms/tools and associated reporting impacts $8 to $10 billion of annual transactions as well as financial and regulatory compliance filings and audits for the retail operating companies and Southern Power. The Manager will be responsible for creating a variety of analytical, technical, and functional results in addition to system maintenance; development, testing, and deployment cycles; data governance/management; and long-term system performance and viability.

• Must possess or be strongly motivated to develop a clear understanding of the business processes and deliverables for Financial and Contract Services (counterparty invoicing, shadow settlement, operating/Southern Power company accounting, regulatory filings, reporting, compliance, financial auditing/controls, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge/execution of technical solution development from requirements, development, testing, and deployment within financial and regulatory compliance standards.
• Awareness, understanding, and engagement in the settlement and regulatory technology market/segment.
• Balance the needs of internal stakeholders and third-party customers/counterparties.
• Understand Operations and the evolving asset/fleet considerations impacting settlement and regulatory business processes and supporting tools and applications.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• BS/BA degree is required . Majors in Accounting, Business, Finance, Math, Engineering, Technology, or related fields is desired.
• Advanced degree in these related fields or an MBA is preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• Ability to build productive relationships across the organization and exhibit excellent organizational skills while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects.
• Leadership ability to lead, mentor, and guide a team of analysts to execute business results.
• Clear understanding of the business processes and deliverables for Financial and Contract Services (counterparty invoicing, shadow settlement, operating/Southern Power company accounting, regulatory filings, reporting, compliance, financial auditing/controls, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge/execution of technical solution procurement or development from requirements, development, testing, and deployment.
• Awareness, understanding, and engagement in the settlement and regulatory technology market/segment.
• Balancing the needs of internal stakeholders and third-party customers/counterparties.
• Understanding of Operations and the evolving asset/fleet considerations impacting settlement and regulatory business processes and supporting tools and applications
• Continuous self-learner with demonstrated ability to identify and solve challenging problems.
• Committed to Our Values: Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company culture: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
• Promote Safety First: Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.

TRAVEL AND IN-OFFICE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama and requires very little travel.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:

+ Medical and dental coverage

+ Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan

+ Performance-sharing plan

+ 401(k) plan with a generous company match

+ Bonus opportunities

+ Tuition Reimbursement

• Please submit an updated resume with your application_

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 14947

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services