Technical Accounting Manager

New Fortress Energy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

New Fortress Energy is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join their team in New York. This role requires expertise in US GAAP and accounting for complex transactions, while also focusing on evolving accounting standards and practices. Ideal candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, facilitating clear interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Generous vacation policy

Health insurance coverage

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 firm.
• Strong knowledge of lease accounting and revenue recognition.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and white papers.

Responsibilities

• Research and document accounting impacts of transactions.
• Collaborate with teams for operational implementation.
• Lead accounting for business combinations and updates.

Skills

Technical accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS or Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Workiva software

Job description

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New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) is a publicly traded, natural gas-to-power company and recognized global leader in accelerating the world's transition to clean energy. We develop, finance, and operate natural gas facilities, power plants and logistics solutions to rapidly deliver fully integrated, turnkey energy solutions to our customers. Our energy solutions spur economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship, and transform local industries and communities. Our world-class team has expertise across power, infrastructure, transportation, logistics and LNG, and we have developed a proven track record building and operating liquefaction facilities, onshore and offshore regasification terminals, pipelines, power plants, and innovative LNG delivery solutions.

The role:

NFE is searching for a Technical Accounting Manager that will be a key member of the company’s growing accounting and financial reporting team. This individual will assist in the evaluation of complex transactions, including communicating and documenting the accounting and financial reporting implications of transactions, including leases, financing transactions, purchase and sales contracts, derivatives, capitalization, impairment assessments and business combinations. The role will also play a key role in the implementation of new accounting standards, the modeling of fair value measurements and the documentation of accounting policies. The Technical Accounting Manager will be a demonstrated self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment.

What you will do:

• Research and document the US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting impact of new or complex transactions in the form of white papers; collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with cross-functional teams as part of the operational and technical implementation of new agreements or transactions
• Review lease contracts and document the appropriate accounting treatment under ASC 842
• Direct interaction with external auditors, including key contact for technical accounting determinations and policy changes
• Assist with the adoption of new accounting standards and company policies as well as assessing the accounting impact and developing new workpapers and processes
• Draft and review new accounting policies or update existing policies and assist with the development and presentation of internal training materials for functional teams within the company and foreign reporting entities
• Lead the accounting for business combinations, divestitures and impairments, including coordination with valuation professionals and ensuring that all complex accounting matters are appropriately documented

What you bring:

• BS or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably including experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or relevant industry technical accounting experience
• Accounting advisory and/or US GAAP public company experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess the accounting and reporting implications of complex transactions
• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare well-written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters
• Strong knowledge of lease accounting, revenue recognition, debt accounting, fixed asset accounting, and accounting for business combinations, divestitures and impairments
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Must bring a firsthand, action-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize and deliver timely results in a fast-moving environment with a wide variety of strategic initiatives
• Driven, confident individual who is comfortable working independently while actively seeking guidance when necessary
• Must possess strong experience using SharePoint, Teams, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience using Workiva software is preferred

What We Offer

As an NFE employee, you’ll enjoy unique benefits including a generous vacation policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a healthcare concierge; free short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; healthy snacks; and even an onsite gym.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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