Senior Director Global SOX and Technical Accounting Advisory

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Director to lead Technical Accounting Advisory and the global SOX program from the Corporate Controller leadership team. The role guides non-routine accounting judgments, policy development, and regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

The successful candidate will coordinate across finance and business units to ensure consistent U.S. GAAP application, strengthening internal controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical accounting advisory.
• Strong coordination with finance leadership and governance bodies.
• Ability to interpret and apply U.S. GAAP in complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company\'s technical accounting advisory function and provide authoritative guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Oversee policy framework, governance, and updates with stakeholder communications.
• Partner with Corporate Controller and finance teams to ensure accounting conclusions and robust internal controls.

Skills

GAAP/GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Policy governance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Director – Technical Accounting Advisory & Global SOX is a senior finance leadership role responsible for leading the company’s global technical accounting advisory function and enterprise-wide Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. This role serves as a key member of the Corporate Controller leadership team, providing strategic advice on complex accounting matters, financial reporting risk, internal controls, and governance while partnering with senior leadership across finance and the broader organization. The position ensures consistent application of U.S. GAAP, robust accounting policy oversight, compliance with SEC regulatory requirements and a sustainable, risk-based global SOX program.

Responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities

Lead the company’s technical accounting advisory function, providing authoritative guidance on complex, non-routine, and judgmental accounting matters. Serve as the primary finance leader for accounting policy determination, including interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP and other relevant accounting guidance. Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of technical accounting memoranda and position papers supporting significant judgments and conclusions. Advise on the accounting implications of a range of complex transactional areas, including but not limited to: mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and investments; revenue recognition matters; financing and treasury transactions; impairments and asset valuations; and foreign currency and global legal entity issues Establish and maintain a robust global accounting policy framework, including governance of policy updates, interpretation protocols and stakeholder communication. Monitor emerging accounting standards, SEC developments, regulatory changes, and leading practices; assess business impact and oversee implementation plans. Work closely with the Corporate Controller and other finance teams to ensure accounting conclusio