Director of Technical Accounting

My Client is a Fortune 500 Renewable Energy Company who is looking for a Director of Technical Accounting.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic accounting guidance to management, and assists in the evaluation and due diligence involved in acquisitions and other business development opportunities.; Research and maintain knowledge of current domestic and international laws and regulations affecting accounting policies and procedures and modify as necessary.; Manage staff, including providing coaching and training, setting goals, evaluating performance, planning staff assignments and development, and making and approving people management decisions (e.g., recruitment, promotions, terminations, and salary changes).; Review the impact of new or proposed accounting standards, interpretations or regulations from the FASB, AICPA, PCAOB, EITF, and SEC, and communicate impact to Senior Management.; Lead steering committee for implementation of the new revenue recognition and leasing standards; Provide concise quarterly summaries of accounting topics to Senior Management.; Provide annual technical training to Senior Management as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley certification process.; Research and conclude on worldwide business development technical accounting matters that could impact estimated valuation of proposed transactions.; Serve as initial contact for the entire Company on inquiries related to the implementation of accounting policies and other technical accounting matters.; Maintain an up-to-date library of accounting policies, documentation of resolution of accounting issues and inquiries received from Senior Management, other headquarter departments or facility employees.; Prepare timely, high quality white papers on all key technical matters for submission to the independent auditor.; Interact directly with the independent auditor’s Senior Managers, Audit Partners and National Office to discuss white paper topics and resolve technical accounting issues in a timely manner.; Supervise all aspects of Companies hedging/derivatives program from an accounting perspective. Ensure necessary processes are in place so all hedging/derivatives activities are deemed “effective” to avoid negative accounting implications.

Requirements

CPA required; 8 + years of relevant experience; 5 + years of Big 4 public accounting experience; Energy industry experience preferred (either public or private); Hedging/derivative experience preferred; Must have strong technical accounting (GAAP & IFRS), research and reporting skills; Strong analytical and communication skills