Southern Company, an energy company, has announced several changes within its financial management team, effective March 31.

Among the new appointments, Ann Daiss will become chief accounting officer and comptroller, as well as senior vice president and comptroller of Southern Company Services. Daiss is currently vice president, comptroller, and chief accounting officer for Georgia Power, Southern Company's largest subsidiary.

Daiss joined Southern Company Services in 1998 as director of accounting. In her current role, which she assumed in 2006, Daiss is directly responsible for all internal and external accounting and reporting, as well as Georgia Power's rate case regulatory strategy. Prior to joining Southern Company, Daiss was a senior audit manager for Arthur Andersen's Atlanta office, where she served clients in the utility, airline and investment management industries.

Daiss will replace Ron Hinson, who will become executive vice president, chief financial officer, treasurer and comptroller of Georgia Power. Hinson will assume the role vacated by Ronnie Labrato, who has announced plans to retire.

Hinson joined Georgia Power in 1979 as an accounting associate. During his 27 years with Georgia Power, Hinson held numerous positions, including serving as vice president and comptroller, and was an active participant in state regulatory activities. He was elected to his current position with Southern Company in 2006.