**Description** **Essential Functions & Responsibilities:** + Lead field accounting team dedicated to supporting specific business units or regions within Vegetation Management segment. This team consists of Field Accounting personnel based in the Home Office, which will be supported by a network of Operations Controllers deployed throughout the business. Collectively, this structure serves as the primary “bridge” between the Company’s corporate function and field operations for the Finance function (accounting and FP&A), supporting ongoing accounting, reporting and analysis needs as well as discrete field-related project deployment and process & technology enhancements. + Support manager in the month-end financial close and reporting processes by recording timely, accurate and high quality results + Identify and communicate insights regarding Vegetation Management’s decentralized field operations and financial results. + As needed, support key project initiatives focused on streamlining/systematizing the gathering of production data to support accurate and timely accruals (e.g. Projects Rave and Connect). + Identify, communicate and realize financial close efficiencies to drive the organization to a faster and more streamlined, accurate financial close process. + Primary reviewer for journal entries booked under assigned business units or regions within Vegetation Management segment. + Handle other responsibilities, as needed, such as project/system implementation support, both within the corporate function as well as field operations. **Requirements:** + BS in Accounting (or similar degree) and CPA preferred, but not required + At least 3-5 years of field/project accounting and operations experience (with ever increasing responsibilities), preferably within utilities or service-based industries. + Preferred - Experience working directly with decentralized field operations. + Good written and verbal communication skills. + Teachable attitude / willingness to learn. + Ability to contribute creatively to a vision of “what could be”, not just focused on “what is/has been” + Ability to execute tasks within a project plan on time and at a high-level of quality + Experience using modern ERP’s such as SAP or Oracle is preferred + Good social skills in dealing with internal personnel, auditors, etc. **Benefits** We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment. **Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.** **An Equal Opportunity Employer.** **Please note:** + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._ + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._ **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.