Senior Project Accountant - Assistant Controller (contract)

About the role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Controller on a fixed term contract basis reporting directly to the Senior Financial Controller to join the Technip Energies finance and accounting team based in Claremont, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the financial controller, local management, local operational team, and answer corporate finance teams questions as needed
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial close and reporting. This includes booking journal entries, booking projects revenues events and various reports needed to perform the close
• Prepare the monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly provisions roll forward reporting to Headquarters
• Support Controller in implementing procedures, monitoring internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley, and audit requirements
• Prepare deliverables for external and internal auditors. Assist Financial Controller as needed during discussions with the auditors
• Aid Financial Controller as needed during discussions with the auditors
• Aid in the preparation of overhead budgets/project budgets and monthly forecasts with input from OC department managers

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
• Experience working in international and/or multi-location organizations
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and budgeting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using ERP systems; Oracle experience is highly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across departments