Technical Accounting Project Manager (hybrid)

About the position

The Technical Accounting Project Manager provides accounting-related support for corporate development and complex business transactions. The Manager works with Accounting and Finance teams to onboard new transactions and initiatives, providing business partner support and technical guidance. The role supports the Accounting organization through accounting policy and helps ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The position is based in NiSource’s Columbus, Ohio office and follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office. As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services 24/7, and employees may be asked to support emergency response efforts, including outside normal working hours or in tasks beyond their typical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Research complex business transactions, prepare supporting documentation, and provide appropriate accounting guidance.
  • Evaluate and assist with implementing new or revised rules from the FASB, AICPA, SEC, and other agencies.
  • Integrate newly promulgated accounting standards into accounting policies and processes.
  • Assist in preparing response letters and participating in working groups related to FASB and SEC exposure drafts that affect NiSource or the public utility industry.
  • Prepare corporate accounting policies and procedures.
  • Prepare technical accounting memoranda addressing complex accounting issues, non-recurring transactions, and new accounting guidance.
  • Design workflows to support compliance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements.
  • Monitor emerging accounting and reporting guidance and trends, review summaries of potential impacts to the Company, and present findings to affected business partners.
  • Identify emerging business issues affecting the Company and energy industry and provide accounting recommendations.
  • Consult on the economic analysis of business opportunities and proposals.
  • Interface with external auditors and provide accounting support related to complex accounting issues.
  • Support emergency response efforts when needed, potentially outside normal working hours or in tasks outside typical responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
  • At least 4 years of progressive experience working in Accounting or another related business field.
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to coordinate projects and manage multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to take on responsibility and challenging work assignments.
  • Ability to coordinate activities across functions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with financial systems.
  • Strong technical accounting skills and a solid understanding of current GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon hire.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice-to-haves

  • 1–3 years of previous supervisory or project management experience.
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