Technical Accounting Manager

About The Company: 

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) is a publicly traded, natural gas-to-power company and recognized global leader in accelerating the world's transition to clean energy. We develop, finance, and operate natural gas facilities, power plants and logistics solutions to rapidly deliver fully integrated, turnkey energy solutions to our customers. Our energy solutions spur economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship, and transform local industries and communities. Our world-class team has expertise across power, infrastructure, transportation, logistics and LNG, and we have developed a proven track record building and operating liquefaction facilities, onshore and offshore regasification terminals, pipelines, power plants, and innovative LNG delivery solutions.

The role:

NFE is searching for a Technical Accounting Manager that will be a key member of the company’s growing accounting and financial reporting team. This individual will assist in the evaluation of complex transactions, including communicating and documenting the accounting and financial reporting implications of transactions, including leases, financing transactions, purchase and sales contracts, derivatives, capitalization, impairment assessments and business combinations. The role will also play a key role in the implementation of new accounting standards, the modeling of fair value measurements and the documentation of accounting policies. The Technical Accounting Manager will be a demonstrated self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment.

What you will do:

• Research and document the US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting impact of new or complex transactions in the form of white papers; collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting 
• Partner with cross-functional teams as part of the operational and technical implementation of new agreements or transactions
• Review lease contracts and document the appropriate accounting treatment under ASC 842
• Direct interaction with external auditors, including key contact for technical accounting determinations and policy changes
• Assist with the adoption of new accounting standards and company policies as well as assessing the accounting impact and developing new workpapers and processes
• Draft and review new accounting policies or update existing policies and assist with the development and presentation of internal training materials for functional teams within the company and foreign reporting entities
• Lead the accounting for business combinations, divestitures and impairments, including coordination with valuation professionals and ensuring that all complex accounting matters are appropriately documented

What you bring:

• BS or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably including experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or relevant industry technical accounting experience
• Accounting advisory and/or US GAAP public company experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess the accounting and reporting implications of complex transactions
• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare well-written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters
• Strong knowledge of lease accounting, revenue recognition, debt accounting, fixed asset accounting, and accounting for business combinations, divestitures and impairments
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Must bring a firsthand, action-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize and deliver timely results in a fast-moving environment with a wide variety of strategic initiatives
• Driven, confident individual who is comfortable working independently while actively seeking guidance when necessary
• Must possess strong experience using SharePoint, Teams, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience using Workiva software is preferred

What we offer

As an NFE employee, you’ll enjoy unique benefits including a generous vacation policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a healthcare concierge; free short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; healthy snacks; and even an onsite gym.

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