Director, Technical Accounting

Venture Global LNG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG seeks a Director, Technical Accounting in Arlington, VA, reporting to the Deputy Controller to provide expert US GAAP analysis and policy development. The role focuses on complex transactions and policy documentation.

The successful candidate will support month-end close, respond to audits, and develop internal controls, with CPA designation required and Big 4/public company background preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Big 4 or public company experience in a technical accounting or accounting policy role.
• In-depth understanding of current technical accounting and reporting matters.
• Ability to write technical accounting position and policy documents.
• Ability to create complex accounting models and valuations in Excel.
• Experience with derivatives and hedging, debt and equity transactions, and development stage projects preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; a diplomatic, persuasive and articulate communication style.
• Superior attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Discretion in dealing with confidential material.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting analysis for complex transactions in accordance with US GAAP; document conclusions in accounting memos.
• Stay current on US GAAP; assist with research, analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements; document conclusions in whitepapers.
• Develop accounting policies, processes and internal controls, consistent with US GAAP.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close and financial reporting processes; including technical accounting areas, footnote disclosures and audit responses as needed for accurate and timely development of financial statements.
• Review contracts for accounting / finance implications; document and communicate conclusions as necessary.
• Enhance existing accounting-related processes.
• Interface with auditors.
• Assist with foreign country compliance and reporting requirements.
• Other duties as required and assigned

Skills

Big 4 / public company experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Technical writing

Excel modeling

Derivatives & hedging

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Discretion with confidential material

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We Are Seeking Qualified Applicants For The Position

Director, Technical Accounting

Located

Arlington

Summary

We are seeking a Director, Technical Accounting, to join our Accounting team. This position will report to the Deputy Controller and will be located in Arlington, VA.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting analysis for complex transactions in accordance with US GAAP; document conclusions in accounting memos
• Stay current on US GAAP; assist with research, analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements; document conclusions in whitepapers
• Develop accounting policies, processes and internal controls, consistent with US GAAP
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close and financial reporting processes; including technical accounting areas, footnote disclosures and audit responses as needed for accurate and timely development of financial statements
• Review contracts for accounting / finance implications; document and communicate conclusions as necessary
• Enhance existing accounting-related processes
• Interface with auditors
• Assist with foreign country compliance and reporting requirements
• Other duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Required experience

• 10+ years of Big 4 or public company experience in a technical accounting or accounting policy role
• In-depth understanding of current technical accounting and reporting matters
• Ability to write technical accounting position and policy documents
• Ability to create complex accounting models and valuations in excel
• Experience with derivatives and hedging, debt and equity transactions, and development stage projects preferred
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; A diplomatic, persuasive and articulate communication style
• Superior attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Discretion in dealing with confidential material

Licensing & Certifications

• Current CPA designation

Salary Range

$240,000 - $260,000

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.