Accounting leadership (manager, sr. advisor, director) - evergreen

This is an evergreen posting and is not tied to a specific opening. It is intended to identify and connect with accounting leadership professionals for future opportunities across ENGIE North America currently all Accounting roles are Houston TX based. If your background aligns with our future business needs, a member of our Talent Acquisition team may contact you regarding relevant opportunities.

ENGIE continues to expand its renewable generation, energy management, and infrastructure portfolio. We are looking to network with talented accounting leaders who can drive financial excellence, lead teams, support strategic growth initiatives, and champion process improvement across complex business environments.

What you’ll do:

Accounting leaders at ENGIE are responsible for overseeing financial reporting, controls, compliance, and operational accounting activities while developing high-performing teams and supporting business objectives.

Core Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and develop accounting teams through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and applicable accounting standards
• Partner with business leaders, Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Commercial, and Operations teams
• Drive process optimization, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet reviews, and financial controls
• Support internal and external audit activities and regulatory reporting requirements
• Manage accounting risk, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Lead change management initiatives associated with system, process, and organizational improvements

Potential Areas of Focus

Depending on future opportunities, accounting leaders may support:

• Corporate Accounting
• Renewable Asset Accounting
• Energy Supply and Trading Accounting
• Consolidations and Financial Reporting
• Joint Venture and Partnership Accounting
• Revenue Recognition and Settlements
• Technical Accounting
• Shared Services Accounting
• Internal Controls and SOX Compliance
• Finance Transformation and Process Excellence

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• For Director level roles a CPA will be required
• Progressive accounting leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment

Specialized experience that interests us:

• Experience within energy, utilities, renewables, infrastructure, or commodity-based industries
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, BlackLine, or similar enterprise systems
• Experience leading finance transformation or automation initiatives
• Experience with complex legal entity structures, joint ventures, or project-based accounting

Typical Experience requirements by Level

• Accounting Manager: A minimum of seven (7) years of accounting experience with leadership responsibilities
• Senior Advisor: A minimum of ten (10) years of accounting experience with demonstrated team leadership
• Director: A minimum of ten (10) years of accounting experience including strategic leadership and organizational impact

Additional Information:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record
• Must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally on limited occasions
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. Ability to meet highest attendance requirements. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally. Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to use a company computer. Could involve some lifting / up to 30 lbs. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone. Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Salary ranges will be included on the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match. More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Your talent acquisition partner can share more specific information regarding the salary for the position based on the work location. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.