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Job Summary

This position is responsible for reviewing the accounting activities within Avangrid Group (AGR), which includes both regulated and nonregulated business affiliates. This position will also be responsible for the management and control of the AGR Financial Ledger including supporting the AGR Business and Control Teams in their understanding and use of the SAP application to meet group accounting policies. Additionally, this position will participate in the review and/or preparation of the AGR standalone financial statements. This position will have no direct reports in their group of 54 including themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the rest of the AGR Accounting Teams (Networks including UIL, Renewables and Gas) through the accounting close of the AGR standalone companies in all applicable accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS) in accordance with timeline and deliverables established by Accounting Manager. Preparation of standalone financial statements for corporate companies. Perform frequent analysis of fixed assets, providing valued variance analysis to senior financial management and business management.
• Enable the maintenance of appropriate accounting, working with Control and the businesses where required to correct erroneous treatments.
• Work with the Networks business groups in managing CapEx activity.
• Work closely with Control on completion of capitalization processes and compliance with internal controls.
• Support the rest of the three AGR Accounting Teams, ensuring compliance with the accounting policies and quality standards through review and analysis of SAP financial records and business processes and procedures.
• Analyze business needs to participate in development of detailed accounting policies.
• Perform journal entries, reconciliations and other regulatory reports and requirements.
• Review and analysis of monthly P&L and key performance indicators to identify variances and unusual items.
• Support the external and internal audits through execution of internal controls and preparation of supporting materials.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• 5+ years experience in industry or public accounting relevant to job requirements
• Accounting or financial experience required
• Experience in preparation or audit of financial statement required

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards required
• Knowledge of FERC accounting standards preferred
• Experience with ERP system required, SAP preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability required including the ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and variances, and translate findings into actionable recommendations required
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Ability to identify, evaluate and implement process improvements and automation opportunities that enhance efficiency, accuracy and internal controls preferred
• Skilled to work independently with management oversight

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:

• $96,400 to $120,500 in Orange, CT
• $100,800 to $126,000 in Boston, MA

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date:

October-31-2026