ENGIE North America Inc. Looking for Technical Accounting Senior Advisor at Houston, TX  Full Time

ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.

This individual will be responsible for technical accouting processes, including mergers, acquisitions, restrucrings, divestiture support, financial reporting, accounting for derivatives and accouting research.

This position sits in Houston, TX on a hybrid schedule of both in-office and work-from-home daysand repots to the Director, Head of Technical Accounting.

What you’ll do:

• Business Development Support – perform accounting reviews of business development activities and business transactions

• Review business development transactions to determine the accounting impact referencing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP accounting guidance and consulting with the Director of Technical Accounting, the VP Controller, ENGIE Group competency center and external auditors

• Prepare complex assessments and review assessments of less complex contracts under IFRS and US GAAP to identify derivatives, leases, revenue recognition elements, consolidation issues, or other accounting compliance or disclosure implication

• Advise the valuation and business development teams on proposed transactions, including reviewing and validating the transaction models’ financial impacts on accounts prior to contract execution

• Perform or coordinate financial due diligence on acquisition targets, as required

• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of purchase price allocations for both business combinations and asset acquisitions, including reconciliation with investment case models

• Derivative Accounting – perform activities in the monthly derivative and hedge accounting financial close and reporting processes for ENGIE North America’s Energy Solutions, Renewables, Retail Supply, and Flex Gen businesses

• Documenting hedge designations under IFRS and US GAAP, including its application, calculation of ineffectiveness, deferred tax implications and entry into Aligne, FinCad, or other hedge accounting systems

• Preparing month-end derivative and hedge accounting entries

• Reconciling month-end hedge status, other comprehensive income, and ineffectiveness P&L to designation information

• Assisting in the validation and explanation of derivative results to management

• Prepare monthly derivative account reconciliations

• Prepare derivative and other technical accounting audit schedules and footnote disclosure support for ENGIE and ENGIE’s partnerships

• Designing and refining the month-end derivative database, as needed, to achieve efficiencies in the month-end close and footnote disclosure processes

• Perform other specific derivative accounting tasks as designated by Management

• Performs other specific derivative and technical accounting tasks as directed

• Performs technical accounting research and prepares accounting analysis documentation

• Assists in preparing and presenting technical accounting training to ENGIE’s accounting team

• Supports the implementation of new and emerging IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards

• Supports management with ad hoc requests

• Carry out other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or MIS required. Master’s degree preferred

• Minimum of five (5) + years’ relevant experience required with 2+ years Big 4 a plus

• CPA or equivalent (such as a Chartered Accountant) is required

• Prior experience in understanding electricity and natural gas markets preferred

• Strong customer service skills to internal and external customers

• Proficient in IFRS and/or US GAAP, with special emphasis on derivative accounting, business combinations, joint ventures, revenue recognition, and leases

• Strong accounting research and technical writing skills

• Ability to identify significant accounting issues and prioritize work tasks accordingly

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and external auditors

• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects across different business lines and departments to ensure delivery of in line with deadlines, including the month end close process

• Able to work in a time sensitive environment including managing overtime, as necessary, and accommodating hours outside of usual US business hours to liaise with ENGIE’s global businesses

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Access or SQL skills are a significant advantage

• Tools used for the job may include the Microsoft Office 360 Suite including Teams and One Drive, SAP, Solomon, and Payroll/HR software (ADP & eTime)

• Strong-interpersonal skills and self-motivated

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally

• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy

• Ability to use company issued computer

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions

• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient, and more accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range: $108,700- $145,600annually

• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors

• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus and incentive plan

• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match

• More information can be found here:Discover our employee benefits

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, encourage, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity and inclusion, for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.