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Accounting Director-SOX Compliance and Accounting Policy

Vistra Corp

Accounting Director-SOX Compliance and Accounting Policy

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Irving, TX, USA

Hybrid

Senior level

Energy

The Role

Leads SOX compliance and accounting policy activities, including control design, implementation, testing, certification, deficiency remediation, process documentation, and policy maintenance. Partners with auditors and cross-functional stakeholders, supports finance transformation and process improvements, provides accounting expertise, and manages and develops a technical team.

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Job Summary

The Director of SOX Compliance and Accounting Policy is responsible for maintenance of Vistra’s SOX business process control environment through support of the design, implementation, and evaluation of associated controls. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with SOX requirements, maintain strong governance frameworks, and promote a culture of controls awareness across the organization. This Director is also responsible for maintenance of the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Drive execution of complex tasks and responsible for reviewing team deliverables

•Selects, develops, motivates and coaches a highly skilled and technical staff to ensure high productivity and quality of work

•Provides support to other departments as a subject matter expert

•Provides technical expertise to support maintenance and improvements of internal systems

•Supports compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls and finance transformation initiatives and process improvement efforts.

Role Specific Accountabilities:

•Advise on internal control design, integration, implementation, execution, and rationalization

•Responsible for evaluation, maintenance, and optimization of process design documentation including preparing/reviewing workpapers and documenting results

•Facilitate and monitor SOX certification process

•Support operating effectiveness testing of controls and assess impact of control deficiencies along with remediation

•Maintain accounting policies and procedures including ensuring changes are appropriately updated in accordance with department standards

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, MBA preferred

Experience:

•5+ years of experience in Accounting or related field

•Experience preferred in the Energy industry

•2+ years experience in supervisory role

Skills:

• CPA preferred

• Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems

• Strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills

• Broad understanding of accounting the accounting close process

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

•Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment.

•Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies.

•Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.

•Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment.

•Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.

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Job Family

Accounting

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
5+ years of experience in accounting or a related field
2+ years of supervisory experience
Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems
Broad understanding of the accounting close process
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
MBA
CPA certification
Experience in the energy industry

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The Company

HQ: Causeway Bay

1,186 Employees

What We Do

Vistra is a premier, integrated, Fortune 300 energy company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive power markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well.