Technical Accounting Lead
Motiva Enterprises LLC

Houston, Texas

Posted in Oil and Gas


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Position Overview:

Research accounting standards in the subject areas, draft accounting policies, prepare technical accounting memos, and concisely communicate accounting implications and treatment to cross-functional teams. Review and understand proposed and executed transactions and contracts, including complex and non-routine transactions, research relevant accounting guidance under both IFRS and GAAP to conclude applicable accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, update company-wide accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application and serve as the point of contact and subject matter expert.
  • Responsible for research, analysis and documentation associated with technical accounting matters. Provide guidance for complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, divestiture, revenue recognition, lease accounting, fair value accounting, consolidation assessment, derivatives, and debt instruments.
  • Proactively identify and evaluate transactions, complex accounting judgments and financial results under both US GAAP and IFRS and prepare the technical accounting memo to document conclusions of related accounting treatments.
  • Perform contract assessments, and document conclusions of proper accounting with whitepapers
  • Collaborate with accounting teams and follow through to ensure processes and policies are updated accordingly to reflect the relevant accounting guidance
  • Facilitate trainings on various accounting topics to finance and broad business functions.
  • Monitor, interpret and implement new and emerging accounting standards. Assist with accounting processes design and internal controls design and compliance associated with new accounting requirements.
  • Assist with the financial reporting process, including drafting disclosures and ensuring supporting schedules are accurate.
  • Collaborate closely with the external audit team to provide support, respond to inquiries, and manage the resolution of issues.

Key Challenges:

  • Able to work under tight deadlines and time pressure
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
  • Strong analytical skills and able to identify issues reviewing data
  • Challenge the assumptions and reliability of acquired information
  • Build networks for knowledge transfer across the business
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment and effectively interpret and convey technical accounting matters to non-accountants.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.

Qualifications:
  • Must have CPA designation
  • Bachelor or higher degree in accounting
  • Minimum experience of 8 years in a large public accounting at minimum, assurance, advisory and transaction service experience preferred.
  • Relevant industry (refining and trading) experience preferred
  • Experience with SAP (preferred)
  • Strong research and analytical skills and experience of writing technical memos.
  • Ability to independently research both IFRS and US GAAP standards
  • A self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively

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