Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Summary of Position:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing guidance and preparing memos on complex accounting issues related to the industry, including revenue recognition, asset impairment, asset acquisitions, business combinations, and lease accounting.
• Coordinating various third-party valuations and ensuring alignment with applicable accounting guidance.
• Staying updated on new accounting pronouncements and regulations, assessing their impact on financial reporting, and implementing necessary changes accordingly.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Conducting research and analysis to support accounting treatment decisions and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Review financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and educational resources to finance and accounting teams on accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with developing and maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Supporting the audit process in support of the respective controller(s).
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, operations, and tax, to address accounting and reporting considerations for business transactions and initiatives.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Have a Bachelors and/or Masters in Accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• Must have 8+ years industry related progressive accounting with at least 4 years of recent technical accounting experience.
• Big Four public accounting experience of 6+ years within the oil and gas industry in-lieu of 8+ years industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP (business combinations, revenue recognition, lease accounting is a plus), SEC reporting requirements, and other relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Must have strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex accounting guidance and financial data.
• Must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Have a proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software applications is preferred.
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting tools (e.g., DFIN ActiveDisclosure, OneStream) is preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Monday – Friday (8 hours) with flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Position Location:

• Houston, TX

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

WHO WE ARE

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

• Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

• We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

• We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

• We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

• We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

• Everyone is a leader: we “think big” in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.