Director of Technical Accounting

The Director of Technical Accounting will be a key member of the accounting and financial reporting team, responsible for evaluating complex transactions and ensuring accurate technical accounting and reporting under US GAAP. This individual will serve as a subject-matter expert, partnering with cross-functional teams and external auditors, while also supporting capital raises, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.

Client Details

A publicly traded, global energy infrastructure leader with a $10B+ enterprise value, focused on accelerating the world's transition to cleaner energy.

Description

• Lead the assessment, research, and documentation of US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting implications of complex transactions (leases, financings, purchase/sales contracts, derivatives, capitalization, impairment assessments, business combinations).

• Partner with cross-functional teams to operationalize new agreements and transactions.

• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting and policy matters.

• Oversee adoption of new accounting standards and update internal policies, documentation, and training materials.

• Lead accounting for business combinations, divestitures, and impairments, working closely with valuation professionals.

• Support capital raises, significant transactions, and other corporate initiatives

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting; CPA required.

• 8-10+ years of accounting experience, ideally a blend of Big 4 and public company technical accounting roles.

• Strong knowledge of lease accounting, revenue recognition, debt accounting, fixed assets, and business combinations.

• Experience in accounting advisory and/or US GAAP public company environments strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to quickly assess accounting/reporting implications of complex transactions and prepare high-quality technical memos.

• Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills; able to explain complex accounting topics to diverse stakeholders.

• Action-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint; Workiva experience a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off and company holidays

• Professional development support, including CPA continuing education

• Opportunity to work in a high-growth, global organization driving the clean energy transition

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