Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Responsible for implementing and maintaining accounting processes and a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies. Will Oversee the general accounting function for respective area, includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management (excluding inventory related items) and royalty management. Responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.

Job Responsibilities

Manages multiple department functions with an operational focus on designing appropriately processes and controls to meet reporting requirements Ensures that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities Manages activities of broad functional area through first level management and professionals, including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountability. Will have direct responsibility for the management of general accounting, tax planning and compliance, billing, and transaction accounting and reporting depending on discipline of expertise. Able to assess technical accounting implications to organization and effectively implement operational processes to account for and report transactions Decisions typically related to implementation of department / team strategy, intradepartmental coordination, and business outcomes. Identifies opportunities which make a significant difference to the performance of multiple department functions and possibly organization-wide impact. Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and/or initiatives involving multiple functional areas. Establishes operational objectives for multiple functions including work plans and delegating assignments to subordinate managers and senior professionals. Works within broad guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge of multiple functions to solve complex problems which may have long-term impact on the department. Responsible for managing team setting goals and leading team to achieving all such goals. Manages multiple functions within a department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and employees. Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for top professionals and management.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, prefer Master’s Degree. Previous management experience. CPA preferred. Typically requires minimum of 10+ years in area of specialization.

 

Additional Calpine Information

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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