Lead Finance Specialist - Financial Reporting

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, seeks a Lead Finance Specialist – Financial Reporting to design and implement robust internal controls and deliver accurate disclosures. You will collaborate across Sustainability, Controllership, and FP&A to streamline processes and ensure compliant reporting of emissions and sustainability metrics.

The role requires expert knowledge in financial disclosures with strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Subject matter expert in financial disclosures, auditing or other relevant financial/operational experience.
• Strong technical, analytical and decision-making skills with ability to interpret and summarize information.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines and pay close attention to detail.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• We recognize that everyone is different and the way people work varies.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing internal controls to deliver accurate data.
• Handling communication with colleagues and the business about approaches to solving complex problems.
• Documenting SOPs and control framework covering CSRD, ISSB, EU Taxonomy, and GHG reporting.
• Collaborating between Sustainability, Controllership, and FP&A teams to drive efficiencies and eliminate duplicative work.
• Work with the business to account for U.S. federal funding on Research & Development projects.
• Collaborating with teams to formulate processes/controls for emissions, sustainability data, and metrics for reporting consistency.
• Supporting audit and compliance requirements for emissions accounting and reporting and resolving audit findings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities

• As a Lead Finance Specialist – Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for:
• Designing and implementing internal controls that are effective, efficient, and properly administered in order to deliver accurate and reliable data.
• Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about approach and methods for solving complex problems.
• Documenting SOP’s and control framework covering aspects of CSRD, ISSB, EU Taxonomy, and GHG reporting.
• Collaborating between key stakeholders of the Sustainability, Controllership, and FP&A teams to drive efficiencies and
• eliminate duplicative/unnecessary work.
• Work with the business to account for U.S. federal funding on Research & Development projects
• Collaborating with teams to help deliver the formulation of processes/controls as it relates to various emissions, sustainability
• data, and metrics to ensure consistency across our reporting landscape.
• Supporting audit and compliance requirements for emissions accounting and reporting. Ensuring (where appropriate) the resolution of any audit findings.

Required Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Be a subject matter expert in financial disclosures, auditing, consulting or other relevant financial or operational experience.
• Have compelling technical, analytical and decision-making skills with an ability to interpret and summarize information.
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including communicating complex technical content to a range of audiences.
• Be able to prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines and pay exceptionally close attention to detail
• Have effective problem identification and solution skills
• Work in a way that works for you
• We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Senior Specialist - Financial Reporting

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company 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.