Country
USA
City
HOUSTON
Workplace location
HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA)
Employer company
TotalEnergies American Services, Inc.
Domain
Finance
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

With the continued expansion and complexity of assets within the TotalEnergies Renewables USA LLC organization, the business is seeking an assistant controller to support the accounting function of the parent company in the division. 

Activities

Group Reporting & Consolidation: 

  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation of financial statements for the parent company of the renewables division. 
  • Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial reports in compliance with IFRS and company policies with conversion to US GAAP where needed. 
  • Coordinate with various departments to collect, verify, and consolidate financial data from different subsidiaries and entities. 
  • Assist in preparing financial presentations for senior management, board meetings, and external stakeholders. 
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes continuous learning, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. 

Technical Accounting & Compliance: 

  • Lead technical accounting research and provide guidance on complex accounting issues, ensuring proper application of accounting standards. 
  • Prepare and review position papers on technical accounting topics, such as revenue recognition and lease accounting.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations, and ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, and other relevant standards. 
  • Support the Controller in implementing new accounting policies and procedures as required by changes in regulations or business needs. 

Balance Sheet & Income Statement Reconciliations: 

  • Take ownership of maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations, addressing legacy balances, and ensuring the integrity of accounts. 
  • Reconcile and analyze key income statement accounts, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate reflection of financial performance.
  • Implement standardized processes for account reconciliation, ensuring all balances are properly substantiated and documented.
  • Work closely with the Controller to streamline and optimize financial reporting processes, improving the efficiency of month-end close procedures. 

Control Environment & Tools: 

  • Maintain and enhance the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with established financial policies, procedures, and group requirements. 
  • Identify areas for control improvement and work with the team to implement best practices in internal controls and financial reporting.
  • Support the implementation of new financial tools and technologies to improve reporting capabilities and streamline workflows. 

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field, CPA preferred
  • Strong background in group consolidation, technical accounting, and financial reporting, preferably in a large or complex organization.
  • 7-10 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory capacity. 
  • At least 2-3 years public accounting experience, Big 4 preferred 
  • Must have high level interpersonal skills and be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Self-directed and highly motivated, with the decisiveness and flexibility necessary to operate successfully in a changing, rapid-growth, and hands-on environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

Additional Information

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

 

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.