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Title: Internal Controls & Compliance Analyst (BIRMINGHAM) Employer: Client Confidential Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire by Client Location: Birmingham, AL Description This position will lead and/or assist efforts to ensure the Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and work directly with the Registrants & Shared Services management & control performers throughout the Company.  This position will be responsible for performing and documenting control walkthroughs, updating flowcharts/narratives, designing controls, creating control test plans, performing control testing, evaluating exceptions/deficiencies, and providing SOX status updates.   Occasional overnight travel will be required. Job Requirements Education & Certifications A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Accounting or another related field Certification (such as CPA) or progress toward related certification is strongly desired Experience Minimum 2 to 5 years Internal Controls or Internal Auditing experience performing risk assessments, walk throughs, control design, control testing, and deficiency evaluations is desired Preferred Areas of Knowledge Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Auditing Standard 5 COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework Financial risks and controls mitigating these risks Company accounting policies, procedures, and supporting computer systems Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Security and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements Preferred Skills Project development and management skills, along with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Creative problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and foster lasting relationships Good business judgment  Ability to work in a team environment  Effectively resolve conflict, confront disagreements positively, and express different points of view  Ability to work independently and demonstrate self confidence Major Job Responsibilities Ensure that the Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by supporting risk assessments, reviewing control design, implementing control test strategies, testing controls, evaluating deficiencies, and communicating testing/status results effectively and timely. Support non-SOX related projects or activities as required, which may include (but are not limited to) Disclosure Controls & Procedures (DCP), Executive Compensation Analysis, controls monitoring/certifications, approval limit exceptions, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, and Management Representations Letters. Independently plan and schedule routine and non-routine projects Create partnerships with Registrants and Shared Service control owners/performers Support external and internal audit SOX related activities, which includes providing documentation for audits, explaining controls design and reviewing operating results, discussions with control performers (where required), and evaluating any issues that may arise. Support internal controls design for special projects, such as GAS Systems Integrations and Lease Accounting Standards Implementation. Continuously identify process improvements to achieve Company goals efficiently and effectively. How to Apply Please send your resume and salary requirements to Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only ****

Title: Internal Controls & Compliance Analyst (ATLANTA) Employer: Client Confidential Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire by Client Location: Atlanta, GA Description   This position will help lead efforts to ensure the Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and work directly with the Registrants & Shared Services management & control performers throughout the Company.    This position will be responsible for leading non-routine related activities, including providing internal controls oversight for new emerging risks (such as new accounting standards, new business ventures, and system implementation).  Other responsibilities may include (but not limited to) Executive Compensation review, managing the Company’s approval limits, risk assessments, Disclosure Controls & Procedures, Management Representation Letters, and SOX Application administration.   This position will be responsible for performing and documenting control walkthroughs, updating flowcharts/narratives, designing controls, creating control test plans, performing control testing, evaluating exceptions/deficiencies, and providing SOX status updates, as needed.  Developing and enhancing relationships with the Registrants and Shared Services will also be required.   Occasional overnight travel will be required.   Job Requirements    Education & Certifications A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Accounting, or another related field Certification (such as CPA) or progress toward related certification is strongly desired   Experience Minimum 2 to 5 years Internal Controls or Internal Auditing experience performing risk assessments, walk throughs, control design, control testing, and deficiency evaluations is desired   Preferred Areas of Knowledge Project Management Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Auditing Standard 5 COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework Financial risks and controls mitigating these risks Company accounting policies, procedures, and supporting computer systems Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Security and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements Preferred Skills Project development and management skills, along with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Creative problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and foster lasting relationships Good business judgment  Ability to work in a team environment  Effectively resolve conflict, confront disagreements positively, and express different points of view  Ability to work independently and demonstrate self confidence   Major Job Responsibilities Develop internal control design for new and emerging risks.  This can include new accounting standards, new business ventures, and new system implementations. Assess the effectiveness of controls for non-routine projects Support non-SOX related projects or activities as required, which may include (but are not limited to) Disclosure Controls & Procedures (DCP), Executive Compensation Analysis, controls monitoring/certifications, approval limit exceptions, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, and Management Representations Letters. Independently plan and schedule routine and non-routine projects. Create partnerships with Registrants and Shared Service control owners/performers Support external and internal audit SOX related activities, which includes providing documentation for audits, explaining controls design and reviewing operating results, discussions with control performers (where required), and evaluating any issues that may arise. Continuously identify process improvements to achieve Company goals efficiently and effectively. How to Apply Please send your resume and salary requirements to Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only ****

Title: Internal Controls & Compliance Technology Analyst Employer: Client Confidential Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire by Client Location: Atlanta, GA Description This position will assist efforts to ensure the Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and work directly with Technology Organization management & control performers throughout the Company.  This position will be responsible for the IT General Controls: performing and documenting control walkthroughs, updating flowcharts/narratives, designing controls, creating control test plans, performing control testing, evaluating exceptions/deficiencies, and providing SOX status updates.  This position will assist in the oversight of the SOX automated controls, Key Financial Applications, and Key Financial Spreadsheets.  This position will also be responsible for Payment Card Industry compliance testing efforts. Occasional overnight travel will be required. Job Requirements Education & Certifications A bachelor’s degree is required, technology / information systems preferred Certification (i.e., CISA) or progress toward related certification is strongly desired Experience Minimum 2 to 5 years Internal Controls or Internal Auditing experience relating to IT General Controls performing risk assessments, walk throughs, control design, control testing, and deficiency evaluations is desired Experience working in Technology Organization is desired Preferred Areas of Knowledge Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Auditing Standard 5 COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework IT General Controls Financial risks and controls mitigating these risks Southern Company’s accounting policies, procedures, and supporting computer systems Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Security and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements Preferred Skills Project development and management skills, along with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Creative problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and foster lasting relationships Good business judgment Ability to work in a team environment Effectively resolve conflict, confront disagreements positively, and express different points of view Ability to work independently and demonstrate self confidence   Major Job Responsibilities Ensure that the Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by supporting risk assessments, reviewing control design, implementing control test strategies, testing controls, evaluating deficiencies, and communicating testing/status results effectively and timely for the Technology Organization. Assist Principal in maintaining Key Financial Applications, Key Financial Spreadsheets, Key Reports (IPE), and automated controls.  Conduct on-going assessments to ensure proper scoping of applications and spreadsheets. Support non-SOX related projects or activities as required, which may include (but are not limited to) controls monitoring/certifications, approval limit exceptions, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, SOX Application Administration (i.e., BWISE). Independently plan and schedule routine and non-routine projects Create partnerships with Technology Organization control owners/performers Support external and internal audit SOX related activities, which includes providing documentation for audits, explaining controls design and reviewing operating results, discussions with control performers (where required), and evaluating any issues that may arise. Support internal controls design for special projects, such as GAS Systems Integrations. Continuously identify process improvements to achieve Company goals efficiently and effectively How to Apply Please send your resume and salary requirements to Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only ****

Title: Internal Controls Accountant Employer: Client Confidential Location: Atlanta GA Description This position will assist efforts to ensure the Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and work directly with the Registrants & Shared Services management & control performers throughout the Company.  This position will be responsible for performing and documenting control walkthroughs, updating flowcharts/narratives, designing controls, creating control test plans, performing control testing, evaluating exceptions/deficiencies, and providing SOX status updates.  Occasional overnight travel will be required. Job Requirements  Education & Certifications A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Accounting or another related field Certification (such as CPA) or progress toward related certification is strongly desired Experience Minimum 1 to 2 years Internal Controls or Internal Auditing experience performing risk assessments, walk throughs, control design, control testing, and deficiency evaluations is desired Preferred Areas of Knowledge Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Auditing Standard 5 COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework Financial risks and controls mitigating these risks Southern Company’s accounting policies, procedures, and supporting computer systems Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Security and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements Preferred Skills Project development and management skills, along with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Creative problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and foster lasting relationships Good business judgment  Ability to work in a team environment  Effectively resolve conflict, confront disagreements positively, and express different points of view  Ability to work independently and demonstrate self confidence Major Job Responsibilities Ensure that Southern Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by supporting risk assessments, reviewing control design, implementing control test strategies, testing controls, evaluating deficiencies, and communicating testing/status results effectively and timely. Support non-SOX related projects or activities as required, which may include (but are not limited to) Disclosure Controls & Procedures (DCP), Executive Compensation Analysis, controls monitoring/certifications, approval limit exceptions, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, and Management Representations Letters. Assist in planning and scheduling routine and non-routine projects Create partnerships with Registrants and Shared Service control owners/performers Support external and internal audit SOX related activities, which includes providing documentation for audits, explaining controls design and reviewing operating results, discussions with control performers (where required), and evaluating any issues that may arise. Support internal controls design for special projects, such as GAS Systems Integrations and Lease Accounting Standards Implementation. Continuously identify process improvements to achieve Company goals efficiently and effectively How to Apply Please send your resume and salary requirements to Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only ****

Title: Internal Controls Manager Employer: Client Confidential Location: Atlanta GA This position will provide leadership and direction in the new centralized Internal Controls & Compliance team.  The Internal Controls & Compliance team will be responsible for risk assessment, planning, controls design, testing, and reporting system-wide SOX results to Registrant’s and Shared Services’ management across the system.   This position will be responsible for executing the new consolidated SOX strategy and assist with the creation and establishment of the new organization as well as new procedures/processes.  Developing and enhancing relationships with the Registrants and Shared Services will be critical to ensure success of the new organization.    Occasional overnight travel will be required.   Job Requirements: Education & Certifications A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Accounting Certification (such as CPA) is strongly desired Experience Prior experience supervising employees is required Prior Internal Controls or Internal Auditing experience performing risk assessments, walk-throughs, controls design, control testing, and deficiency evaluations is desired Proven ability to conceptualize, develop and implement strategic decisions Preferred Areas of Knowledge Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Auditing Standard 5 COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework Financial risks and controls mitigating these risks Accounting policies, procedures, and supporting computer systems Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Security and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements Preferred Skills Creative problem-solving skills Effectively resolve conflict, confront disagreements positively, and express different points of view Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of management Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and foster lasting relationships  Effective leadership skills with an emphasis on employee development Effective organization skills as well as project development and management skills, along with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Good business judgment and decision-making skills and the ability to understand stakeholder’s needs and implement processes to address these needs Excellent teamwork abilities both within immediate team as well as across the enterprise   Major Job Responsibilities Create strategy to effectively manage top down risk based approach to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley for all Registrants.  This includes controls rationalization, effective control design & testing assessments. Partner with enterprise-wide stakeholders to gain a clear understanding of organizational goals and business objectives to ensure compliance efforts are achieved efficiently and effectively. Create strategy and coordinate Internal Audit SOX testing activities for specialty areas such as automated controls testing, Information Produced by Entity (IPE) testing, or other key business areas as needed . Work closely with and coordinate external audit SOX activities Help manage non-SOX related activities performed by the department, which may include (but are not limited to) Disclosure Controls & Procedures (DCP), Executive Compensation Analysis, controls monitoring/certifications, approval limit exceptions, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, and Management Representations Letters, as needed. Provide internal controls design expertise for special projects, such as GAS Systems Integrations and Lease Accounting Standards Implementation, as needed. Continuously identify process improvements to achieve Company goals efficiently and effectively. Manage and provide guidance to direct reports, performance management, and other supervisory responsibilities. Effectively assess and evaluate deficiencies timely and properly communicate status to impacted stakeholders.   How to Apply Please send your resume and salary requirements to Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only ****

Title: Income Tax Accounting Manager Employer: Client Confidential Location: Atlanta GA or Birmingham AL Responsibilities: Manage the monthly, quarterly and year-end tax accounting computations reported under ASC 740 & ASC 980 to the SEC Manage Sarbanes Oxley processes related to income tax accounting. Manage, review and approve income tax position forecasts, and updates to the financial plan, and ensure consistent tax modeling Coordination, review and oversight of Regulatory income tax positions included in retail and wholesale rate filings Ability to manage and collaborate with peers and other tax accounting teams to ensure accurate jurisdiction reporting for multi-state and unitary positions Communicate complex income tax accounting impacts and issues with various levels of management  Lead and develop tax accounting team  Successfully implement company policy Contribute to the development of strategic plans for workflow efficiency and automation in Tax Accounting   Skills: Strong sense of responsibility and motivation to achieve organizational goals Strong ability to plan, organize and drive results Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong decision-making skills and resilience in rapidly changing or stressful conditions Ability to self-direct and manage/coordinate needs of multiple diverse groups Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with peers, other functional leaders (financial planning, regulatory analysis), executive management and external auditors/stakeholders Ability to Influence at multiple levels of the organization   Behaviors: Demonstrates “Our Values” of Safety First, Superior Performance, Total Commitment and Unquestionable Trust in all interactions. Ethical Behavior: Is widely trusted; deals fairly and ethically with everyone; presents facts in an honest and direct manner; maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.  Innovation: Looks for ways to improve workplace effectiveness; solicits the creative ideas of others; efficiently works within budget and time constraints; exhibits willingness to work out of comfort zone.  Diversity: Values differences in people; understands different perspectives and frames of reference; recognizes the link between diversity and organizational success and supports an inclusive workplace.  Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; maintains effective relationships across organizations.   Teamwork: Communicates openly and values honesty; listens to others; works with others toward common goals.     Experience/Education: CPA required 3+ years management experience Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and ASC 980, and IRS normalization requirements for regulated utilities (gas or electric) Proven knowledge and experience of managing multi-state income tax provisions Recent SEC reporting and audit support experience preferred Public accounting experience a plus Rate-making experience a plus • Knowledge of Provision and PowerTax modules of PowerPlan a plus How to Apply Please send your resume and salary requirements to Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only ****