Accounting Manager

What You Can Expect

The fast-growing Major Partnerships business is searching for an experienced Accounting Manager to be an integral, hands-on leader collaborating with project teams, external partners, and internal departments.  As the Accounting Manager in Houston, you report to Accounting Director and you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate reporting and analysis to management while being the bridge between operations and finance. You will support a team of Senior Accountants and actively participate in the continued growth of Major Partnerships.

Lead and develop a team of (3) Senior Accountants and coordinate with our Shared Services Team

Perform controllership functions for (4) Major Partnerships and assume additional partnerships as new agreements are signed. Manage the accounting and financial reporting process, monthly and annual fiscal closing processes, review journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis

Read various contracts related to partnerships, concessions, construction, and operations and maintenance identifying information that impacts accounting and financial statements.  Develop a general understanding and knowledge of these agreements

Prepare and deliver internal management reporting and external partnership reporting

Team with Treasury on cash management, debt payments, partnership distributions and ad hoc requests

Develop a working knowledge of each business operation.  Discuss financial results with Management and respond to inquiries.  Review project performance and margin

Ensure customer billings are processed accurately and timely each month

Manage fiscal year audits by communicating regularly with external auditors, attending and presenting at weekly meetings, preparing full set of financial statements with footnotes, and complete audit checklists and memos.  Coordinate with other departments as needed, to complete the audits timely

Develop processes, drive continuous improvement, coordinate requirements upstream and

downstream in the organization

Perform ad-hoc projects as needed, including those which may involve complex or advanced accounting concepts

Comply with all ENGIE NA policies and procedures

Carry out other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in which you completed courses in Accounting, Finance or other related disciplines

A minimum of 7 years relevant experience

You are Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or you are working towards a Certified Public Accountant

Strong accounting and financial reporting skills

Expertise in use of Microsoft Excel

Tools used for the job primarily include Microsoft Office, SAP, Cartesis

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Deadline driven and ability to plan ahead to ensure smooth close processes

Strong-interpersonal skills and self-motivated

Work in time sensitive environment; may be outside of usual US business hours

Ability to meet highest attendance requirements.

Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.

Additional Details

This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home

Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;

Compensation

Salary Range: $99,000 – $151,800 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

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At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.