Position overview

Delta Utilities is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable financial professional to join the growing team. The accounting policy and controls analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial reporting. This role involves developing and maintaining accounting policies, implementing internal controls, and preparing financial reports. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls over financial reporting, and a high level of analytical skills.  

The ideal candidate must bewilling to step into a startup environment and help build financial reporting,internal controls over financial reporting, and accounting policies from theground up. This is a full-time position based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, research, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent errors, and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Collaborate with other departments to design accounting processes, policies, and procedures
• Design, prepare, and analyze complex financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Prepare and assist in the timely production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to GAAP and regulatory rules
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the company’s accounting system
• Provide guidance and support to accounting and other departments on policy interpretation and application
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits as needed
• Stay informed on industry regulations, accounting standards, and best practices relevant to gas utilities
• Provide financial information, analysis, and collaborate with other departments to ensure accounting policies are aligned with business objectives
• Provide support and guidance to accounting staff and other departments on accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Two to four years of experience in financial accounting; experience in public accounting is highly desirable
• Understanding of internal controls and GAAP
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Oracle) and familiarity with budgeting/forecasting tools (e.g., Excel)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn and apply financial data analysis
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Willingness to take initiative, work independently, and as part of a team Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning and development

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly 600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.

In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/ 

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.