Director, Financial Systems

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: 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. 

Our Commitment: 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.

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the Financial Systems group in supporting finance & accounting processes and systems-related initiatives, including but not limited to:  implementing new technology to advance finance & accounting capabilities, leading financial technology upgrade projects and related process improvements, working through technology integration and disintegration activities for financial systems, providing ongoing training and support for financial systems currently in place.

Essential Functions

• Effectively manages and develops staff through use of best practices and the Company’s people management processes.

• Manages the technology development needs of the finance & accounting functions as well as training and ongoing support post-implementation.
• Leads transformational projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Produce KPI dashboards and reporting capabilities to help drive actionable insights and strategic decision making for business units and functional areas.
• Drive continuous improvement mindset and develop innovative processes, procedures and/or tools to support analysis of business performance.
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders under areas supported, Finance/Accounting, and organizational leadership. 
• Seek and identify financial opportunities and risks for various stakeholder areas supported. 

Education Description

• Requires a bachelor's degree with a focus in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.  

Experience

• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in accounting or finance.

• Experience working in an environment exposing the candidate to project management, process improvement system development, training and/or change management preferred. 

We want you to know
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. 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 05/09/2025​
Posting End Date: 05/23/2025

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.

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