Full-Time

Director – Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting

Posted on 8/14/2025

HF Sinclair

HF Sinclair

5,001-10,000 employees

Refines petroleum; markets fuels and lubricants

No salary listed

Dallas, TX, USA

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive, technical accounting, technical GAAP and related regulatory financial reporting experience is required.
  • Must have a minimum of five years of management experience.
  • Must have SEC reporting experience.
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
  • REQUIRED CERTIFICATION(S): An active Certified Public Accountant license (CPA) is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Technical Accounting issues, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and regulatory financial reporting requirements, financial forecasting and modeling and budgeting.
  • Must be able to lead and direct the work of assigned staff with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Highly analytical and problem solving skills and with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required.
  • A broad understanding of accounting practices and procedures is also required with the ability to anticipate opportunities for efficiencies and best practices.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and decision making skills to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for leading the planning, organization and preparation of external SEC reports.
  • Assist in the preparation of press releases and board presentations.
  • Finance leadership stakeholder role for M&A integration activities
  • Manage, coordinate and perform assigned internal financial reporting duties, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of assigned financial reporting and other deliverables in response to management's informational needs.
  • Assist with the overall, company-wide consolidation, including the roll up of foreign subsidiaries, and related operations in SAP. Work with the Sr. Manager, Consolidations on the reconciliation and assist in performing month-end review and related controls.
  • Conduct technical accounting research as needed to support complex transactions, new accounting pronouncements, M&A, integration activities, SEC filings, etc., and prepare position papers and other documentation as appropriate
  • Provide interpretation of financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory and regulations
  • Provide leadership in the development and formulation of company-wide Accounting Policies and Procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP, and manage the Corporate Financial Policies repository.
  • Make recommendations and assist in policy design and implementation in order to meet company objectives
  • Serve as a liaison on company-wide initiatives including asset acquisitions, business combinations and other transactions. Ensure that such events are properly evaluated and accounted for in accordance with GAAP.
  • Manage related accounting needs, including supporting the general ledger group with respect to accounting needs, documentation and integration
  • Prepare ad-hoc studies, reports and analyses in areas such as forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections and business forecasts.
  • Assist external auditors during quarterly review and annual audit
  • Maintain all required reporting work papers as needed and in conjunction with Sarbanes Oxley.
  • Managing, mentoring the team members in the areas of financial reporting and technical GAAP
  • Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time at their sole and complete discretion.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with SAP
  • Masters Degree is preferred

HF Sinclair is an independent energy company with operations across refining, midstream, and marketing, plus involvement in renewable diesel, specialty lubricants, asphalt, and chemicals. It refines crude oil into light products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, and also produces renewable diesel and other specialty products for commercial and industrial customers. Its five-area structure covers downstream refining, midstream logistics, and marketing to a diverse customer base, with additional international activity in Canada and the Netherlands. Unlike many peers that focus on a single segment, HF Sinclair integrates multiple stages of the energy value chain—from producing and processing fuels to distributing them—while expanding into renewable and specialty product areas. The company aims to grow its footprint across the energy value chain, broaden its product slate (including renewables and chemicals), and strengthen its presence in North American and international markets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1947

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What believers are saying

  • Record 652,000 bbl/d throughput in 2025 with $87M operating cost reductions.
  • Q1 2026 refining margin increased 9% to $9.95 per barrel sold.
  • Retail joint venture with UPOP Holdings captures higher-margin downstream fuel spreads.

What critics are saying

  • CEO Tim Go and CFO Atanasov permanently departing disrupts strategic execution.
  • EPA small refinery RINs waivers face reversal under stricter biofuel mandates.
  • Marathon Petroleum's March 2026 Rockies acquisition directly competes for market share.

What makes HF Sinclair unique

  • 25-location refining footprint across mid-continent, Southwest, and Rocky Mountain regions.
  • 380 million gallons annual renewable diesel capacity with $49M Q1 2026 tax credits.
  • Industrial Oils Unlimited acquisition January 2026 expands specialty lubricants market reach.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 20th, 2026
HF Sinclair CEO and CFO to depart after internal review raises concerns

Sinclair Oil expects to permanently separate from CEO Tim Go and CFO Atanas Atanasov after both executives took voluntary leave last month, the company announced in its annual report. Go stepped aside after Atanasov raised concerns that certain actions by Go created an unfavorable "tone at the top" regarding Sinclair's 2025 disclosure processes. An internal review by the board with outside legal counsel concluded Go's actions did not ultimately impact disclosure processes, but developed separate concerns about his communication approach during this period. Atanasov subsequently took leave after the board raised concerns about his future working relationships with management. Chairperson Franklin Myers is temporarily covering Go's duties, whilst Vivek Garg serves as acting CFO. The leadership changes coincide with Sinclair launching a joint venture with UPOP Holdings for 30 convenience stores across Colorado and New Mexico.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 9th, 2026
HF Sinclair CFO takes voluntary leave amid audit committee concerns over disclosure processes

HF Sinclair Corporation's chief financial officer, Atanas Atanasov, has taken a voluntary leave of absence following concerns raised by the company's audit committee. The petroleum refiner has appointed Vivek Garg as interim CFO. The development follows CEO Tim Go's similar request filed on 17 February, with Board Chair Franklin Myers stepping in as interim CEO. The leadership changes stem from an assessment of the company's disclosure processes initiated in January. Atanasov had raised concerns that certain actions by Go created an unfavourable "tone at the top" regarding disclosure processes for fiscal year 2025. However, separate concerns later emerged about Atanasov's actions during the review process and his working relationships with management. HF Sinclair is negotiating separation arrangements with both executives.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 19th, 2026
HF Sinclair shares drop 10.9% as CEO Timothy Go takes sudden leave of absence

HF Sinclair fell 10.86% on Wednesday to $51.57 per share after chief executive Timothy Go requested a voluntary leave of absence. The company did not disclose the reason for the leave. The board accepted Go's request and appointed board chairman Franklin Myers as interim president and CEO. The company's Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility Committee will determine future actions regarding the chief executive position. HF Sinclair is also reviewing certain matters related to its disclosure processes. Despite the leadership uncertainty, the company reported net income attributable to shareholders jumped 227% to $579 million in 2024, though sales declined 6% to $26.87 billion year-on-year.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 18th, 2026
HF Sinclair posts record refining throughput, receives $313M boost from EPA waivers as CEO takes voluntary leave

HF Sinclair Corporation reported record annual refining throughput of 652,000 barrels per day in 2025, though fourth-quarter results were weakened by declining fuel margins and inventory liquidation following maintenance. The company achieved an $87 million year-over-year reduction in refining operating costs through improved reliability and cost controls. CEO Timothy Go has taken voluntary leave, with Franklin Myers assuming the role of temporary CEO. An ongoing Audit Committee review of disclosure processes does not affect reported financial figures, management emphasised. For 2026, HF Sinclair expects throughput of 585,000 to 615,000 barrels per day, with sustaining capital expenditures decreasing by $125 million. The company received $313 million in EPA small refinery RINs waivers during the fourth quarter. Management expressed optimism about 2026 margins, citing global supply-demand deficits.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 24th, 2026
DDD Partners quietly sells $6.5M stake in HF Sinclair despite stock's 45% annual gain

DDD Partners sold 125,198 shares of HF Sinclair in the fourth quarter, an estimated $6.45 million transaction based on quarterly average prices, according to a January SEC filing. The fund's quarter-end position declined by $8.37 million, reflecting both share sales and stock price movements. Following the transaction, DDD Partners holds 290,951 HF Sinclair shares valued at $13.41 million, representing 0.85% of its 13F reportable assets. HF Sinclair shares have surged 44.8% over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's roughly 14% gain. HF Sinclair produces and markets petroleum products including petrol, diesel, jet fuel and renewable diesel, operating refineries across the central and western United States. The company generated $26.90 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue.

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