*Manager, Technical Accounting

NOTE:  This position is located full-time within our Houston, TX office location.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager, Technical Accounting is responsible for all aspects of technical accounting. This role is required to perform in-depth research and analysis on all non-routine accounting transactions and prepare memorandums documenting the conclusions, while keeping up with emerging U.S. GAAP standards, as well as other ad-hoc duties. This role will also be one of the primary points of contact for external auditors to support the Company's accounting treatments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Preparation of white papers documenting the research, analysis and conclusions on transactions falling under ASC 805, ASC 842, ASC 470, ASC 450 and ASC 718, with the ability to recognize instruments governed by ASC 815
2. Experience with bespoke, long-term and complex revenue contracts, documenting each step of ASC 606 and providing research, examples, analysis and conclusions in white papers
3. Ability to understand, analyze and document complex, long-term supplier contracts
4. Experience analyzing goodwill, intangibles and inventory for impairment
5. Coordinate with all internal parties outside of Finance (project management, procurement, etc…) to fully understand the nuances of both revenue and supplier contracts
6. Evaluate the impact of new and emerging accounting standards that impact the Company’s existing transaction streams and disclosures required in 10-Q and 10-K filings
7. Coordinate with the Company’s external auditors to ensure timely review of all white papers
8. Perform other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in an efficient and effective manner. Gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. 
• Planning/organizing: Capable leader; able to establish a vision and align an organization around the vision. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the corporate safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification: A minimum of Bachelor or higher degree in accounting and licensed as a Certified Public Accountant is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 total years of experie