Lead Accountant, US Statutory Reporting

Job Title

Lead Accountant, US Statutory Reporting (HOU
047J)

USA - TX - Houston

Accounting

Full-time

Employee

At Worley, the Lead Accountant, US Statutory Reporting plays a key role in overseeing accurate and compliant financial reporting for the U.S. operations, in line with IFRS standards. This position supports critical financial processes including month‑end close, general ledger maintenance, statutory filings, technical accounting and system improvements. The Lead Accountant will also support process enhancements, manage multi‑currency transactions, and collaborate with various internal teams including Payroll, Project Accounting, and Shared Services.

This role is instrumental in driving operational efficiency, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting special projects and audit requirements.

• Perform and support the month‑end closing process, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and other closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
• Coordinate the work of Staff Accountants in Bogotá, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with corporate and local accounting policies related to intercompany.
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions, identifying and resolving mismatches between affiliated entities to ensure accuracy and compliance with corporate accounting standards.
• Investigate and correct intercompany discrepancies, collaborating with finance teams across entities to maintain balanced and transparent intercompany accounts.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Project Accountants, and the Statutory Accounting team to drive process improvements related to the Burden process.
• Manage multi‑currency transactions, ensuring accurate conversion and compliance with applicable financial regulations.
• Utilize Oracle GBS/Oracle EPM FCC or other similar ERP systems for managing financial data and reporting.
• Review account reconciliations prepared by Shared Services and provide feedback to ensure alignment with accounting standards.
• Conduct detailed analyses of general ledger accounts; prepare necessary journal entries and corrections.
• Collaborate with Project Accountants to resolve project‑related accounting issues and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide guidance and document technical accounting matters (e.g., revenue recognition, leases), ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accurate representation of transactions in reporting to Group Finance.
• Manage annual statutory reporting and financial audits and liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance of global accounting policies and procedures, providing guidance on their application to the U.S. region.
• Support the U.S. Controller in special projects and strategic initiatives, as needed.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in public accounting or a mix of public and industry accounting, ideally in the construction or engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience in statutory reporting, financial audits, and working in an international, multi‑currency environment.
• Experience supervising, reviewing, or checking the work of others.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle GBS, Oracle EPM FCC, or other major ERP system) for managing and reporting financial data.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to create presentations and effectively communicate data insights.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong data analysis and financial reporting skills, particularly using Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial matters clearly.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative, cross‑functional teams.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting focus preferred).

Preferred:

• CPA license…