Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview **PLEASE NOTE: This position is Hybrid - 3 days a week in office - to one of our local offices in: Allentown, PA; Louisville, KY or Providence, RI** The position provides overall direction to an accounting team responsible for quarterly and periodic financial reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ensuring the team's work product is in compliance with SEC regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and company policy and procedures. The position provides formal supervision to the team members including coaching, counseling, personal development, and technical accounting support. In addition to the administrative duties of supervising a work group, the Lead also completes individual technical and business-related accounting tasks. LI-hy #INDPPL Responsibilities · Supervises the preparation and review of the Company's annual and quarterly SEC filings in accordance with applicable regulations and ensures the tie-out to supporting documentation. · Prioritizes and directs team activities, including assigning and scheduling work duties to meet completion dates. Completes direct technical and business-related accounting tasks related to the functional accounting area or processes. · Continually looks for (and encourages team members to look for) ways to improve processes for greater effectiveness and efficiency. · Develops proficiency in leadership skills by mentoring, coaching and formal training in supervision and leadership, as well as other tasks or team roles as assigned by the Manager and/or Director. · Provides formal supervision to the team members including, but not limited to the following activities:-assists in the development and achievement of goals for all team members that align and support company and department goals;-provides ongoing feedback to team members;-provides coaching and guidance towards team members development;-when necessary creates a performance plan for team members not meeting expectations;-takes disciplinary/corrective action when necessary involving Human Resources and/or supervisor. · Acts as liaison with other departments within PPL and other constituencies outside of PPL as necessary. · Develop a thorough understanding of applicable financial and reporting systems, controls and interfaces, as well as understand how to efficiently query needed financial data from systems. · Support ad hoc projects and requests. · Physical presence in the office/on-site, when needed or requested, to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. · Performs other duties as assigned. · Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications **Education** : + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or other advanced degree in a business discipline. **Required Experience** : + Work required a high level of analytical ability to identify and resolve problems acquired through a minimum of 5-7 years of work experience with progression to more responsiblity and positions that required increasing technical skills. + High aptitude for learing and using other automated accounting and reporting systems and tools. + Requires proficiency in written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated by the communication of complex technical issues verbally and in writing. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word. + Must function cooperatively as part of a team and exhibit flexiblity in response to changing demands and priorities. + Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. **Preferred Qualifications** : + 3 years of experience in utility accounting, public accounting and SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxaley requirements. + Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance as evidenced by preparation of technical white papers. + Working knowledge of enterprise level accounting systems. + CPA or CMA certification. **Education** : + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or other advanced degree in a business discipline. **Required Experience** : + Work required a high level of analytical ability to identify and resolve problems acquired through a minimum of 5-7 years of work experience with progression to more responsiblity and positions that required increasing technical skills. + High aptitude for learing and using other automated accounting and reporting systems and tools. + Requires proficiency in written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated by the communication of complex technical issues verbally and in writing. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word. + Must function cooperatively as part of a team and exhibit flexiblity in response to changing demands and priorities. + Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. **Preferred Qualifications** : + 3 years of experience in utility accounting, public accounting and SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxaley requirements. + Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance as evidenced by preparation of technical white papers. + Working knowledge of enterprise level accounting systems. + CPA or CMA certification. · Supervises the preparation and review of the Company's annual and quarterly SEC filings in accordance with applicable regulations and ensures the tie-out to supporting documentation. · Prioritizes and directs team activities, including assigning and scheduling work duties to meet completion dates. Completes direct technical and business-related accounting tasks related to the functional accounting area or processes. · Continually looks for (and encourages team members to look for) ways to improve processes for greater effectiveness and efficiency. · Develops proficiency in leadership skills by mentoring, coaching and formal training in supervision and leadership, as well as other tasks or team roles as assigned by the Manager and/or Director. · Provides formal supervision to the team members including, but not limited to the following activities:-assists in the development and achievement of goals for all team members that align and support company and department goals;-provides ongoing feedback to team members;-provides coaching and guidance towards team members development;-when necessary creates a performance plan for team members not meeting expectations;-takes disciplinary/corrective action when necessary involving Human Resources and/or supervisor. · Acts as liaison with other departments within PPL and other constituencies outside of PPL as necessary. · Develop a thorough understanding of applicable financial and reporting systems, controls and interfaces, as well as understand how to efficiently query needed financial data from systems. · Support ad hoc projects and requests. · Physical presence in the office/on-site, when needed or requested, to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. · Performs other duties as assigned. · Complies with all policies and standards. Remote Work The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.