Manager Cost and Plant Accounting

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Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date:
Aug 21, 2026

Requisition : 20449

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

The Accounting Manager, Fixed Assets & Plant Accounting leads a team responsible for the accounting, reporting, governance, and financial stewardship of the Company's utility plant assets and capital project portfolio. This position oversees all aspects of plant and fixed asset accounting, including capital project accounting, plant-in-service accounting, depreciation, retirements, regulatory reporting, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts requirements, and internal policies.

The Accounting Manager serves as a key business partner to Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Operations organizations to ensure the accurate accounting and reporting of capital investments. This role drives continuous process improvement, strengthens internal controls, supports major capital programs, and provides leadership in system modernization and financial governance initiatives.

• Lead, develop, mentor, and evaluate a team of accounting professionals responsible for plant and fixed asset accounting activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, customer service, and professional development.
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance metrics aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters and serve as a subject matter expert for utility plant accounting.
• Oversee all accounting activities related to utility plant and fixed assets, including asset capitalization, transfers, retirements, impairments, depreciation, and asset disposals.
• Direct monthly and annual financial close activities for plant accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of fixed asset subledger and plant accounting records.
• Review and approve plant additions, asset classifications, and retirement transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage asset accounting for major generation, transmission,…