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11-23-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Direct the operations of the regulatory accounting services department in Columbus in their efforts to support operating company regulatory activities, support the external audit of the various company's financial statements, and provide regulatory disclosures for external financial statements. Position requires the presentation of expert accounting testimony before various regulatory commissions exercising their authority over the rates charged for electric service. Position requires directing the determination of total company revenue requirements utilizing a diverse set of data from many resources across functions. Position includes interaction and communication with various parties to regulatory proceedings, external audits, and filing of financial statements. Directs the preparation and issuance of accounting instructions to other accounting departments related to regulatory decisions via accounting memos. Keeps upper accounting management informed about regulatory activities.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
Support Operating Company Regulatory Activities by Directing Accounting Data and Assistance
- Direct regulatory accounting aspects of various regulatory filings before various commissions
- Provide expert accounting testimony before regulatory commissions including the sponsoring of accounting exhibits and schedules contained in the filing requirements as defined by individual commissions.
- Direct and review the development and modification of various regulatory accounting models for specific regulatory jurisdictions.
- Direct the preparation and coordination of various regulatory schedules and exhibits across functional lines of business.
- Analyze and research accounting transactions.
- Direct the determination of total company revenue requirements, rate base, operating income, and cost of capital while considering regulatory jurisdiction variables.
- Present results to operating company upper management.
- Interact and communicate with various parties in regulatory proceedings including commission staff.
- Attend commission meetings.
- Direct the coordination and participate in the hosting of on-site reviews and/or audits by regulatory commission staff and intervenors.
- Make presentations to commission staff and intervenors.
- Direct the preparation and review of responses to interrogatories during discovery and rebuttal phases of proceedings.
- Direct the accounting effort to support settlement discussions with financial analysis based on multiple scenarios by working directly with operating company upper management and regulatory counsel.
- Direct the accounting effort to support internal and external legal personnel in the preparation and filing of regulatory applications, briefs, proposed findings of fact and orders, motions for rehearing, and appeals as necessary.
- Analyze regulatory legal requirements, commission rules, and develop strategies on compliance as it relates to regulatory accounting activities, including research of other utilities' filings for precedent on individual issues.
- Participate in working groups with commissions and other utilities in establishing or updating filing requirements in individual jurisdictions, as well as developing new legislation applicable to our industry.
Direct the Accounting Support for Operating Company Regulatory Strategy
- Direct the preparation of regulatory analysis as needed by operating companies.
- Direct the analysis of financial data involving variables such as total company data, data related to a specific jurisdiction, or data related to a specific investment or a specific expense for a variety of reasons such as to assist with both actual versus budget comparison, as well as earnings versus amounts approved in rate filings.
- Consider impact of past commission decisions and incorporating into analysis.
- Inform upper management of the accounting implications related to certain regulatory initiatives.
Direct the Preparation of Accounting Instructions to Other Accounting Departments as Required from Regulatory Proceeding
- Research Commission Decisions
- Research Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Research Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Rules
- Direct the Issuance of Accounting Memos
Inform Accounting Management About Regulatory Activities
- Direct the Completion of the Regulatory Activity Portion of Quarterly Accounting Issues Book to Management
Direct the Regulatory Accounting Support for the External Audit
- Present Regulatory Activity Updates to External Auditors on a Quarterly Basis or as Needed During the External Audit
- Direct the Completion of the Regulatory Activity Portion of Quarterly Accounting Issues Book to Management and External Auditors
What We're Looking For:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years in accounting or 5 years directly related to regulatory or cost-based rate activities.
Licenses/Certifications:
- CPA preferred.
Other Must Haves:
- Some travel required.
- Overtime expected at times during the processing of cases.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong computer skills: accounting software, Microsoft EXCEL, Microsoft WORD.
Where You'll Work:
- On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH.
What You’ll Get:
- Base salary
- Annual bonus
- Long-term incentive
- 401K match
- AEP Pension
- Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
LI-ONSITE
AEPCareers
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-011
Compensation Range:
$160,434.00 - $208,565.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
11-23-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Direct the operations of the regulatory accounting services department in Columbus in their efforts to support operating company regulatory activities, support the external audit of the various company's financial statements, and provide regulatory disclosures for external financial statements. Position requires the presentation of expert accounting testimony before various regulatory commissions exercising their authority over the rates charged for electric service. Position requires directing the determination of total company revenue requirements utilizing a diverse set of data from many resources across functions. Position includes interaction and communication with various parties to regulatory proceedings, external audits, and filing of financial statements. Directs the preparation and issuance of accounting instructions to other accounting departments related to regulatory decisions via accounting memos. Keeps upper accounting management informed about regulatory activities.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
Support Operating Company Regulatory Activities by Directing Accounting Data and Assistance
- Direct regulatory accounting aspects of various regulatory filings before various commissions
- Provide expert accounting testimony before regulatory commissions including the sponsoring of accounting exhibits and schedules contained in the filing requirements as defined by individual commissions.
- Direct and review the development and modification of various regulatory accounting models for specific regulatory jurisdictions.
- Direct the preparation and coordination of various regulatory schedules and exhibits across functional lines of business.
- Analyze and research accounting transactions.
- Direct the determination of total company revenue requirements, rate base, operating income, and cost of capital while considering regulatory jurisdiction variables.
- Present results to operating company upper management.
- Interact and communicate with various parties in regulatory proceedings including commission staff.
- Attend commission meetings.
- Direct the coordination and participate in the hosting of on-site reviews and/or audits by regulatory commission staff and intervenors.
- Make presentations to commission staff and intervenors.
- Direct the preparation and review of responses to interrogatories during discovery and rebuttal phases of proceedings.
- Direct the accounting effort to support settlement discussions with financial analysis based on multiple scenarios by working directly with operating company upper management and regulatory counsel.
- Direct the accounting effort to support internal and external legal personnel in the preparation and filing of regulatory applications, briefs, proposed findings of fact and orders, motions for rehearing, and appeals as necessary.
- Analyze regulatory legal requirements, commission rules, and develop strategies on compliance as it relates to regulatory accounting activities, including research of other utilities' filings for precedent on individual issues.
- Participate in working groups with commissions and other utilities in establishing or updating filing requirements in individual jurisdictions, as well as developing new legislation applicable to our industry.
Direct the Accounting Support for Operating Company Regulatory Strategy
- Direct the preparation of regulatory analysis as needed by operating companies.
- Direct the analysis of financial data involving variables such as total company data, data related to a specific jurisdiction, or data related to a specific investment or a specific expense for a variety of reasons such as to assist with both actual versus budget comparison, as well as earnings versus amounts approved in rate filings.
- Consider impact of past commission decisions and incorporating into analysis.
- Inform upper management of the accounting implications related to certain regulatory initiatives.
Direct the Preparation of Accounting Instructions to Other Accounting Departments as Required from Regulatory Proceeding
- Research Commission Decisions
- Research Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Research Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Rules
- Direct the Issuance of Accounting Memos
Inform Accounting Management About Regulatory Activities
- Direct the Completion of the Regulatory Activity Portion of Quarterly Accounting Issues Book to Management
Direct the Regulatory Accounting Support for the External Audit
- Present Regulatory Activity Updates to External Auditors on a Quarterly Basis or as Needed During the External Audit
- Direct the Completion of the Regulatory Activity Portion of Quarterly Accounting Issues Book to Management and External Auditors
What We're Looking For:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years in accounting or 5 years directly related to regulatory or cost-based rate activities.
Licenses/Certifications:
- CPA preferred.
Other Must Haves:
- Some travel required.
- Overtime expected at times during the processing of cases.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong computer skills: accounting software, Microsoft EXCEL, Microsoft WORD.
Where You'll Work:
- On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH.
What You’ll Get:
- Base salary
- Annual bonus
- Long-term incentive
- 401K match
- AEP Pension
- Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
LI-ONSITE
AEPCareers
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-011
Compensation Range:
$160,434.00 - $208,565.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field positions you for EB-2 sponsorship. If you hold a bachelor's degree, document five years of progressive accounting leadership experience to satisfy the alternative qualification standard USCIS applies.
Search verified PERM-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Director of Accounting roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. That DOL filing data tells you which companies have run the PERM process before, so you're not starting a conversation from scratch.
Request your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage DOL sets for the SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or Level IV wage for your target metro before you discuss compensation with any employer.
Target companies with dedicated PERM infrastructure
Employers who have never sponsored a green card often stall at the recruitment-test stage of PERM. Ask hiring managers whether the company has a retained immigration counsel and a track record of completed EB-2 or EB-3 filings for finance and accounting roles.
Prepare your O*NET occupation profile documentation
PERM labor certification requires a precise job description tied to the correct SOC code. Review your role against the O*NET profile for Chief Executives or Accountants and Auditors to ensure your duties match the occupation PERM will certify, reducing the risk of an audit.
Understand AC21 portability before you accept an offer
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you change employers if the new Director of Accounting role is in the same or similar occupation. Confirm your prospective employer's timeline expectations align with that protection before you resign your current position.
Green Card Director of Accounting: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Accounting role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Director of Accounting positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they typically require an advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive experience. If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 professional sponsorship is the appropriate category. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct classification based on the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal and tied to employer sponsorship with no path to permanence on its own. PERM labor certification is the first step toward lawful permanent residence. It requires the employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Approval leads to an I-140 immigrant petition and, ultimately, a green card rather than a temporary work authorization.
How long does the EB-2 or EB-3 process take for a Director of Accounting?
PERM labor certification alone typically takes several months from filing to DOL approval, and that timeline can extend significantly if DOL selects the application for audit. After PERM, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition. Nationals from high-demand countries such as India and China can face priority-date backlogs measured in years before an immigrant visa number becomes available. Your actual timeline depends on your country of birth and the current Visa Bulletin cutoff dates.
Where can I find Director of Accounting jobs where the employer has already committed to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Director of Accounting roles from employers with verified green card sponsorship history drawn from DOL PERM filing data. Searching there lets you focus on companies that have already completed the PERM process for comparable roles, which is a meaningful signal of genuine sponsorship intent rather than a vague promise in a job posting.
Can I change employers after my Director of Accounting green card case is filed?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer whose Director of Accounting or substantially similar role qualifies under the same occupational classification. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, preserving your place in the queue.