Accountant - 8 - Consol Energy

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly energized and forward-thinking accounting leader who strives to optimize the completeness and accuracy of financial accounting and period-end closing processes through leveraging technology and automation. Additionally, this person will have a passion for developing a team of professionals as they lead CONSOL's Corporate Accounting and period-end closing activities. This individual will execute key deliverables in accordance with U.S. GAAP, CONSOL policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. The successful candidate will partner with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure complete, accurate and timely financial statements, while also driving and enabling change related to their areas of responsibility.

We offer the opportunity to work in a team that supports each other in their individual development and achieving team success. We value a mindset and approach that focuses on accountability, learning agility, a sense of 'team', and commitment to effective partnership with all stakeholders.

Target Responsibilities

· Accept, embrace and promote the following Core Values of CONSOL Energy: Safety, Compliance and Continuous Improvement

· Develop and lead a team of professionals to ensure an organization of subject matter expertise, complimentary skill-sets, and a collaborative working environment to achieve a flexible and efficient team that provides sustainability and accountability around financial statement reporting and accounting activities.

· Lead the identification and execution of technology and process improvements in CONSOL Energy's General Ledger and period-end closing activities

· Deliver internal control compliance; continually ensure that appropriate risks are identified and that appropriate controls are in place

· Invest in cross-functional relationships to ensure relevant topics are properly reflected in financial statements, and that change initiatives are implemented with correct financial statement representation. Develop/deploy team members to own the relevant cross-functional partnerships.

· Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

· Partner with internal and external auditors to maintain a strong internal control environment over all financial transactions and processes, and regularly monitor and assess risks associated with our current and new processes

· Prepare and develop monthly financial information to management

Required Skills and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a minimum of five years of accounting experience; CPA preferred

· Deep knowledge and strength in accounting theory and application of U.S. GAAP

· Exceptional ability to understand processes and eliminate complexities; ability to work across organizations to identify and drive change

· Strong knowledge in utilizing ERPs (Oracle preferred but not required) and other technologies to drive and implement automation

· Outstanding ability to partner with Finance and Non-Finance peers and leaders

· Demonstrated effectiveness in influencing others and managing ambiguity and complexity

· Track-record in leading and developing people and achieving team success through building a team with a sense of accountability and diverse skillsets. Serves as a role model in collaboration, flexibility, integrity, and efficiency.