Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting
Position Overview
The Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting position serves a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of external financial information for Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) and the Company’s other filers or issuers. Primary responsibilities include the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual financial statements and other required filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as reporting requirements for regulatory or compliance purposes, including those under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Responsibilities
- Prepare SEC filings, including filings on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 10-Q, and other public presentations such as press releases and investor presentations utilizing SEC filing software (Workiva)
- Support preparation of filings for other external reporting requirements necessitated by regulatory or compliance requirements, such as those under the FERC
- Financial statement tagging in interactive data format (XBRL) utilizing Workiva
- Create or update supporting schedules for the preparation of financial statements and disclosures
- Coverage of regulatory compliance with existing SEC standards and monitoring of newly proposed or emerging SEC standards
- Collaborate with other departments to gather, consolidate, and analyze information to be included in financial statements
- Evaluate earnings trends to support the earnings press release and Management Discussion & Analysis in SEC filings
- Coordinate with external auditors to provide information required for their review and audit of financial statements and internal controls
- Adhere to the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting and participate in process improvements to enhance internal controls, processes, metrics, and reporting
- Manage multiple activities in a timely and accurate manner with general supervisory guidance
Skills
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP principles and working knowledge of SEC regulations
- Technical, analytical, and problem-solving aptitudes
- Strong attention to detail
- Driven to deliver quality results on time, in a professional manner
- Skilled self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate successfully with team members and others in the organization
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
- Current CPA, or in active pursuit of certification is highly preferred.
- Masters degree is also a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with preparation of SEC filings or at Big 4 / large accounting firm.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: XBRL knowledge, Workiva and Hyperion systems, and experience working in the energy industry.
About Us
Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable, and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities, and our assets. Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock-grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals, and a culture of inclusion and caring. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities. A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.