Senior Technical Accountant (Derivatives)
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Houston, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$135,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Derivatives, Document Management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Hedge Funds, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Oracle, Public Accounting, Public Finance, Reconciliation, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Support Documentation, Technical Accounting, Trading Platforms, Trading/Stockbroking
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
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Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a large, publicly traded energy and infrastructure organization headquartered in Houston, TX, operating a complex commercial and trading platform across North America. As part of its continued growth and focus on strong financial governance, the company is expanding its technical accounting function and seeking a Senior Technical Accountant (Derivatives).
This is a high‑impact hybrid role supporting derivatives and hedge accounting within a fast‑paced public‑company environment. The position offers meaningful exposure to complex transactions, senior leadership, and external reporting processes.
Why join us?
- Exposure to complex derivatives and trading activity at scale
- High‑visibility role within a public‑company finance organization
- Hybrid work model based in Houston, TX
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and long‑term career growth
Job Details
Derivatives & Hedge Accounting
Lead accounting and analysis for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with ASC 815
Support hedge documentation, effectiveness testing, valuation review, and ongoing compliance
Analyze complex trading and risk management transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
Monthly Close & Financial Reporting
Lead or support monthly and quarterly close activities related to derivatives and other commercial accounting areas
Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Draft assigned sections of Form 10‑K, Form 10‑Q, and other internal and external reporting deliverables
Technical Accounting & Advisory
Research new accounting guidance and evaluate impacts to existing derivatives and hedging strategies
Prepare technical accounting memoranda and clearly document conclusions
Partner with cross‑functional teams to implement accounting conclusions
Audit & Controls
Serve as a key point of contact for internal audit and external auditors on derivatives‑related matters
Support SOX controls, documentation, and testing activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
CPA or CPA‑eligible strongly preferred
3–7+ years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or a public‑company environment
Hands‑on experience with derivatives and hedge accounting (ASC 815) required
Energy, commodities, trading, or asset‑intensive industry experience strongly preferred
Experience with large ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and trading/accounting platforms is a plus
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
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