Manager Corp Accounting & Financial Systems
WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Manager Corp Accounting & Financial Systems in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
Manage the month-end actual and forecast as well as the annual budget processing. Manage software systems utilized for finance transactions and reporting including inbound and outbound system interfaces. Manage data (master data management) and reporting libraries. This position works closely with IT to troubleshoot system issues, evaluate/prototype new systems and reporting solutions and oversee both planned and unplanned regression testing to ensure system stability. Responsibilities include oversight of SOX controls regarding account reconciliation, journal entry and security role processes. This position also manages the year-end financial accounting process and provides support for rate case requests as well as regulatory commission, internal and external audit data requests. In addition to providing support to Finance, this position also provides on-going support for Supplier Diversity reporting, Payroll processing and Operations reporting.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the monthly and fiscal year end closing process
- Oversee the process of developing the financial budgets for the consolidated parent company and each of its subsidiaries
- Oversee finance systems and reporting including configuration, enhancements, master data, validation and end users security
- Oversee Finance training and change management
- Build, publish and maintain Finance reports and reporting solutions: BW Webi & Analysis for Office, SAP Report Painter, etc
- Manage software upgrades and changes that are required for SAP, BW, Blackline and UI Planner
- Coordinate and communicate the annual budget schedule
- Coordinate and communicate year-end closing schedule
- Provide support to Finance team on transaction processing and reporting
- Provide support to Supplier Diversity, Payroll and Operations teams
- Manage, coache and develop subordinates in their assigned duties
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 - 10 years of utility finance, budgeting and forecasting experience with an emphasis on systems or related business experience – Utility experience preferred
- Bachelors degree required. Preferred field of study Business Admin, Accounting or Finance
- Expert in understanding financial statement interrelationships as well as intercompany transaction processing
- Experience with rate case, regulatory commission and external audit data requests
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities
- Demonstrated leadership ability and supervisory skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated project management and change management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth understanding of financial systems configuration and master data – SAP, UI Planner & Blackline preferred
- In-depth understanding of reporting solutions – SAP and BW experience preferred
- Experience with Supplier Diversity reporting preferred
- Experience with union contract negotiations preferred
- Experience with UIPlanner preferred
- Experience with implementation of new solutions preferred
- Proven experience improving processes preferred
- Experience with operation process (finance) audits preferred
End Date: 03/17/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $119,696.20
Pay Range Maximum: $179,544.04
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203 Green Bay, WI, US, 54307-9001 Chicago, IL, US, 60601
Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee