Director Corporate Accounting

Job Posting End Date

03-02-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Director Corporate Accounting provides enterprise-wide leadership for AEP’s accounting operations, regulatory reporting, and financial integrity. This role oversees aspects of general ledger accounting, internal and external reporting, internal and external audit support, internal control compliance, centralized accounting processes, and daily cash and trust accounting. The Director partners closely with business unit leadership, Regulatory Services, Financial Reporting, Treasury, and internal/external auditors to ensure accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance across the enterprise.
As a Director of Accounting, you will lead complex accounting processes, management and staff, and make strategic decisions.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Direct all aspects of ledger accounting for AEP, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP, FERC, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee centralized accounting functions including journal entry processing, account reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Provide leadership for daily cash operations, benefit trust accounting, and captive insurance entity accounting.
• Ensure accurate and timely issuance of all quarterly and annual FERC filings and state regulatory filings for assigned business units.
• Support preparation and issuance of AEP’s 10‑K, 10‑Q, MD&A, and footnote disclosures.
• Provide direct oversight for annual 11‑K filings and ERISA‑required benefit-related financial reporting.
• Serve as Accounting liaison to FP&A, Treasury, Regulatory Services, Operations, and other internal partners.
• Ensure support for regulatory filings, data requests, rate cases, and cost‑of‑service matters.
• Manage client‑side responsibilities during internal and external audits, ensuring timely responses and positive auditor relations.
• Identify and mitigate accounting and financial reporting risks by implementing internal control improvements.
• Review internal management reports ensuring completeness, accuracy, and financial integrity.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements.
• Provide testimony and serve as expert witness for state and federal regulatory proceedings as needed.
• Prioritize accounting process improvements and deploy modern technologies to drive efficiency.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, and goal‑setting.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For:
 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business with an Accounting concentration.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, or 5 years of progressive experience directly related to accounting for regulatory or cost based rate activities.
• Experience managing audits and complex accounting matters.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX Compliance, FERC Uniform System of Accounts for Electric Utilities, and other utility regulatory reporting requirements.
   

Other Must Haves:

• CPA preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• Experience in the electric utility or regulated energy industry; experience supporting state regulatory filings, rate cases, or vertically integrated utility operations preferred.
• Knowledge of rate‑making, cost‑of‑service models, and utility regulatory accounting.
• Familiarity with large ERP systems and experience leading teams to leverage technology for efficiency gains.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on leading others toward efficiency, accuracy, and scalable processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across teams, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.

What You'll Work:

• This is an On-Site role based in Columbus, OH.

What You'll Get:

• Salary Range
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) Match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you.

Please note that this role is eligible for the employee referral bonus program. For additional information, refer to the Workday Help article ‘Employee Referral Bonus Program’ by searching in the Workday search bar.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-011

Compensation Range:

$160,434.00 - $208,565.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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