About this role
<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Our Vision:</strong> Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Our Commitment: </strong>CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.</span></span> </p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for leading a team focused primarily on accounting for the organization’s corporate entities, oversees certain accounting processes across all business segments, and acts as an advisor to business leaders on unique and complex transactions affecting the corporate segment. This leader has a mindset toward continuous improvement and process optimization, is a trusted advisor to the business and other internal stakeholders for complex or judgmental transactions, and is committed to the development of the Corporate Accounting Team.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Ensure that all necessary general ledger entries for assigned entities are identified and recorded timely to facilitate the monthly accounting close</li> <li>Determine appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions, such as new types of debt instruments, acquisitions and divestitures, system implementations, corporate software, etc., working with the Accounting Research team as needed</li> <li>Operate, test, and ensure the adequacy of internal controls related to monthly accounting close</li> <li>Approve journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balances, and schedules used for SEC filings</li> <li>Oversee the preparation of and review schedules for regulatory filings, including the FERC Form 60</li> <li>Oversee audit schedule preparation and interact with internal and external auditors</li> <li>Seek and implement improvements to processes</li> <li>Coach, develop, and provide feedback to staff</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education Description</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting from an accredited college or university. CPA certification required.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least two years of managerial experience required.</span></li> <li>Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP</li> <li>Strong knowledge of SAP, Blackline, and Excel</li> <li>Proven problem solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership skills</li> </ul></div></div></div><p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold">We want you to know</strong></span></span></span></span><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What we bring to you</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive pay</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid training</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Benefits eligibility begins on your first day</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Transit subsidies</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full Time <br><strong>Posting Start Date:</strong> 07/13/2026<br><strong>Posting End Date:</strong> 07/27/2026</span></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-CNP</span></span></p>