Accounting Director

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

We are seeking a strategic hands‑on leader, preferably with a mix of public accounting and industry experience, to join our growing organization. The Director of Accounting will ensure Black Hills Corporation, a publicly traded company, reports accurate and timely financial results in accordance with GAAP and FERC. They will ensure the necessary team, processes, and internal controls are in place to measure the financial performance of the business.

The Director of Accounting will be responsible for the direct oversight of multiple accounting functions including, but may not be limited to, electric and natural gas margin accounting and corporate accounting and will work closely with senior leadership of the company as well as our external auditors. Partnering with leaders across the enterprise will be vital to ensure complex and non‑routine agreements or transactions are recorded in compliance with financial policies, SEC requirements, FERC and GAAP.

This leader will also be responsible for maintaining the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting in compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley.

$170,000 - $280,550 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Vice President, Corporate Controller

Rapid City, SD

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

• Oversee accounting functions for the enterprise, including corporate accounting and margin accounting, and support departmental budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintain strong understanding of GAAP, FERC, SEC pronouncements, and other regulations pertinent to the Company and monitor activities of the SEC, PCAOB, FASB and FERC to determine future impacts to the company. Lead implementation of new accounting pronouncements and executing of recurring key accounting assessments, such as the annual Goodwill impairment assessment.
• Ensure financial statements are completed timely and accurately in compliance with GAAP, FERC, and SEC requirements; accounting estimates are appropriate given the risks and uncertainties involved; and accounting records contain the information necessary to meet reporting requirements.
• Manage all monthly, quarterly and year‑end close activities. Coordinate work with internal and external audit plans. Responsible for implementation of agreed upon recommendations as a result of audit findings.
• Act as the company's technical expert in accounting matters by solutioning for problems using accounting experience and expertise to drive value for the business.
• Develop, implement, maintain and monitor internal controls within accounting processes to ensure the accuracy of our consolidated financial records and statements including compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley. Partner with internal audit, IT compliance and other organization leaders to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Develop and maintain strong accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead and create efficiencies in accounting processes by implementing process improvements, technology driven solutions and automation. Partner with Accounting Systems to ensure all financial systems are properly operating to capture and produce timely and accurate information and support the company's growth.
• Build, lead and inspire a high‑performing Accounting organization with a focus on developing and implementing solid succession planning.

• Exercise management authority concerning staffing, performance…