External - Posting Description Lead External Reporting Analyst - 519031 Organization: Finance Department: Accounting Policy & Reporting Work Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position. Posting Open: 11/11/2026 Posting Close: 11/13/2026 at 11:59PM EST Salary: Competitive Position Purpose: A senior-level accountant who is responsible for leading the compilation and analysis of information to be included in external reports to the SEC, OMB, GAO, U.S. Treasury, and others in addition to preparing these schedules. Serves as a subject matter expert in the area of external reporting and the regulatory requirements for the various reports. Other accountabilities include financial statement integrity, technical accounting guidance, Sarbanes-Oxley control environment compliance, and system and process improvements.
Principal Accountabilities - As a senior accounting professional with extensive expertise in multiple accounting specialties, performs complex accounting review and analyses.
- Thoroughly understands SEC regulations and applies this understanding to design and analyze processes to accurately record and report the financial position of TVA.
- Works with other accounting analysts as the team lead with responsibility to develop methodology and analyze results of the accounting and financial reporting cycles.
- Exercises autonomy in advising senior-level management who rely on their training, experience, and judgment for the interpretation and application of accounting guidance and the impact on TVA's results of operations and financial performance.
- Independently provides advice and consultation under the guidance of a manager with regard to multiple areas of accounting expertise.
- Independently applies accounting theory and industry standards to complex problems for management decision making.
- Serves as a recognized subject matter expert and regularly mentors analysts. Provides leadership in the design and execution of work performed across multiple accounting areas.
- Proactively seeks to improve processes and identify new opportunities for improved application of accounting principles and financial analysis in addition to being proactive in addressing and finding solutions to problems. Participate on the team and is the team lead and/or recognized specialist in areas of expertise.
Minimum Requirements: Education - A Bachelor's degree is required. Field of study in accounting is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, with related education, training & experience in financial reporting will be considered. An advanced degree in accounting or business administration is desirable.
Experience -Seven+ years of experience with specific work experience in electric utility, energy, public accounting, finance or engineering/construction and the application of SEC, FASB, and other relevant standards for accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and disclosures.
Certification/License, etc - Continued professional development necessary to obtain professional accounting certifications is expected. A CPA license is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Requires current knowledge of SEC, FASB, and other relevant accounting rules, financial reporting, and disclosure. Must have working knowledge of general business, financial systems and controls, computer skills, and financial analysis techniques. Must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, data analysis and graphics to prepare accounting justifications, presentations and proposals. Requires good communication skills and the ability to make presentations to senior-level management. Must be willing to seek out and be assigned the most difficult tasks and successfully meet the challenges. Must exhibit an ability and desire to perform at a higher level through professional development and self-initiative. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.
