Technical Accountant

Weatherford•Houston, TX

24d

About The Position

The Accountant with expertise in non-routine transactions plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company’s most significant high‑impact financial events. This role serves as an internal subject matter expert for unusual or judgment‑intensive accounting matters—including M&A activities, asset transactions, restructuring events, foreign currency considerations, and other exceptional or ad‑hoc financial transactions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting capabilities with the ability to partner across functions and provide clear, well‑supported guidance to leadership.

Requirements

CA / CPA (or equivalent professional qualification) required
Minimum 8 years of post‑qualification experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a transaction‑focused environment
Strong understanding of intercompany processes, eliminations, settlements, transfer pricing, and associated tax implications
Demonstrated experience analyzing and executing complex or non‑routine accounting transactions
Proven ability to write technical accounting papers and interact confidently with external auditors
Advanced proficiency in Excel; hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or JDE is strongly preferred
Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts for non‑technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead the accounting assessment, documentation, and execution for non‑routine transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructuring initiatives, impairments, and complex asset movements
Research and interpret applicable accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS) to determine proper treatment for unusual or infrequent events
Prepare clear and comprehensive technical accounting memorandums, position papers, and management briefings
Evaluate financial implications of proposed transactions and collaborate on structuring recommendations
Work closely with legal, tax, treasury, operations, FP&A, intercompany, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness prior to transaction execution
Support the integration of newly acquired operations into the accounting framework and assist in purchase price allocation (PPA) activities
Coordinate with internal control teams to ensure proper documentation and risk mitigation for new processes arising from exceptional events
Manage accounting for foreign currency activities, including translation, remeasurement, and analysis of exchange‑rate impacts
Oversee and validate accounting for fair value adjustments, impairments, provisions, and other judgment‑based entries
Ensure accurate and timely recording of all non‑routine transactions in accordance with accounting policies and reporting timelines
Assist in preparing disclosures related to complex financial events for internal and external reporting
Serve as the key contact for external auditors on complex or unusual accounting matters
Provide supporting documentation, technical analysis, and clear explanations of accounting conclusions
Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes related to non‑routine transactions
Contribute to the development or enhancement of accounting policies, playbooks, and guidance for complex scenarios
Support the implementation of system or workflow enhancements within the ERP related to exceptional or judgment‑based transaction