Senior Accounting Manager - Generation Accounting

Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager of Generation Accounting is responsible for accounting and reporting related to fixed assets and CWIP (PP&E), long term service agreements (LTSA), leases, materials and supplies (M&S) inventory, deferred maintenance, operating & maintenance (O&M) expenses, nuclear fuel, and/or asset retirement obligations (ARO). This role ensures accurate close processes, compliance, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive execution of complex tasks and review team deliverables.
• Select, develop, motivate, and coach a highly skilled and technical staff to ensure high productivity and quality of work.
• Provide support to other departments as a subject matter expert.
• Provide technical expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems.
• Support compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls and finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.
• Support compliance with contractual reporting obligations.

Role Specific Accountabilities

• Lead monthly close and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal standards.
• Oversee updates to capital and expense trackers and models used in accounting for generation accounting activities including both development/construction projects and assets in service.
• Assess results and identify key drivers for variances between actual results and plan, projection, and prior year.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to provide training and ensure policy adherence.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate accounting for generation capital projects and regulatory impacts.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, CPA preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Accounting or related field.
• Experience preferred in the Energy industry.
• 2+ years experience in supervisory role.

Skills

• CPA preferred.
• Experience with fixed assets accounting and reporting systems.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Broad understanding of accounting close process.

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

• Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment.
• Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end‑to‑end processes and associated enabling technologies.
• Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.
• Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment.
• Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.

Job Family & Company

Job Family: Accounting

Company: Vistra Corporate Services Company

Location

Irving, Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disability Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.

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