Director Corporate Accounting

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking a Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the global corporate accounting, consolidation, reporting and related finance operations from Houston. You will partner with the CAO and technical accounting teams to ensure governance, accuracy, and scalable processes.

You will develop a high-performing team, drive close and reporting improvements, deliver executive dashboards and analytics, and provide strategic finance insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Leadership experience in corporate accounting, consolidations and close.
• Strong knowledge of accounting governance and standards.
• Proven track record in process improvement and finance transformation.
• Ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting, fixed asset/inventory accounting, consolidations, intercompany activities.
• Ensure integrity of consolidated statements per standards and internal policies.
• Partner with technical accounting on complex matters and significant transactions.
• Drive close, consolidation, and reporting process improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Lead shared services and low-cost country initiatives for finance.
• Deliver variance analysis and executive-level insights.
• Develop reporting, dashboards and analytics to support leadership decisions.
• Coach and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Advise the Chief Accounting Officer on operations, reporting and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Consolidations

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Team development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Job Description

The Director, Corporate Accounting is responsible for leading the company’s corporate accounting, consolidation, reporting, and related finance operations. This role ensures the integrity, governance, and accuracy of consolidated financial statements while partnering closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and technical accounting teams on complex accounting matters, non-routine transactions, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting, fixed asset and inventory accounting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and non-routine transaction teams.
• Ensure the integrity, governance, and accuracy of consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Partner with technical accounting on complex accounting matters, significant transactions, and accounting policy considerations.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across the close, consolidation, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, controls, and reporting quality.
• Lead shared services and low-cost country initiatives for the finance function, supporting operational efficiency and standardization.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis of period-over-period fluctuations in financial statements and translate results into clear, executive-level insights.
• Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and analysis to support leadership decision-making.
• Develop, lead, and coach a high-performing team of accounting and finance professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Accounting Officer on accounting operations, reporting matters, organizational priorities, and strategic finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience, including experience overseeing corporate accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, and close processes.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to partner effectively on complex accounting matters and non‑routine transactions.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, shared services, automation, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong business judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to financial accuracy, governance, and operational excellence.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and serves as a key member of the finance and accounting leadership team.

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world‑class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world‑class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Join Us

Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.