**Technical Accounting Project Manager** _*We are looking to hire someone to work in our Columbus, Ohio office with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)**_ **Job Summary** Provide accounting related support for corporate development and complex business transactions. Work with Accounting and Finance teams to onboard new transactions and initiatives, providing business partner support and technical guidance. **Essential Functions** + Perform research and prepare documentation for complex business transactions and provide the appropriate accounting guidance + Evaluate and assist in the implementation of new or revised rules of the FASB, AICPA, SEC and other agencies + Integrate newly promulgated accounting standards into accounting policies and processes. + Assist in the preparation of response letters and working groups associated with FASB and SEC exposure drafts that impact NiSource or the public utility industry + Prepare corporate accounting policies and procedures + Prepare technical accounting memos that address complex accounting issues, non-recurring transactions, new accounting guidance, etc. + Design workflows to assist in the compliance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements + Keep current with emerging accounting and reporting guidance and trends including FASB standards and interpretations, and SEC releases and speeches. Review summaries that include the potential impacts to the Company Present findings to affected business partners + Identify and understand emerging business issues affecting the company and energy industry and provide accounting recommendations to address the issues. + Consult in the economic analysis of business opportunities and proposals + Interface with external auditors and accounting support related to complex accounting issues + ess case analysis and ad hoc financial support across NiSource **Required Qualifications For Position** + Bachelor's Degree Finance or related discipline + 4-6 years A minimum of 4 years progressive experience working in Finance, Accounting or other related business field, and willingness to manage and lead all facets of Financial Planning + Demonstrated strong verbal communication and presentation capabilities High + Ability to build strategic relationships and gain commitment to influence holistic strategic direction High + Ability to frame and investigate ambiguous questions High + High intellectual curiosity High + Collaborates to drive action Medium + Microsoft Office Suite Medium + Financial systems experience Low + Demonstrated financial technical knowledge of interdependencies between business drivers and resulting impact to the financial statements High **Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position** ​ + Master's Degree MBA + 1-3 years Previous leadership experience + 1-3 years Experience and knowledge in Regulatory environment + 1-3 years Strategy/Consulting or Project Management experience + Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire ​ **Work Authorization** Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. **Inclusion & Diversity** Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners. Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds. Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment. **Equal Employment Opportunity** NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle. **By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.** **Safety Statement** Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits. **Salary Range:** $125,800.00 - $188,600.00 **Posting Start Date:** 2024-11-12 **Posting End Date (if applicable):** 2024-11-26 **Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.** At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.