Senior Director, Global SOX & Technical Accounting

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

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.