Country
USA
Location
USA
Workplace location
HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA)
Domain
Finance
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 10 years

Candidate Profile

  •  BS or Master of Finance. CPA Preferred, MBA highly desired.
  •  10+ years’ experience in Accounting and Controlling/ Reporting. 
  • Strong finance knowledge in IFRS & US GAAP. 
  • Experience with construction activities & renewables assets in particular preferred. 
  • Experience managing financial activities in an international context. 
  • English speaking, fluency in French an advantage. 
  • Mobility, reactivity and high availability requested. 

Activities

Individual leads the establishment and execution of the FP&A and accounting processes of the newly formed affiliates IPBU, Biogas and Hydrogen.

Activities include:
  • Prepare accounting memorandums in IFRS in line with group reporting requirements. USGAAP statements may be requited for JV or Project Companies.
  • Develop and maintain the standard accounting procedures and accounting manual for IPBU, Biogas and Hydrogen and its subsidiaries covering the construction, investment and operational activities of the business, and responsible for liaison with accounting for their implementation.
  • Manage relationship with the shared services finance functions of TEAS (including Tax, Treasury, Insurance, Internal Control) and with TGFP (SSC Manilla).
  • Ensure that all affiliates in the area of responsibility are compliant with the group’s internal control framework including, when relevant, SOX.
  • Ensure ERP deployed for the businesses is fit for purpose and evolves in anticipation of increases in complexity in the business models of the Business Units.
  • Consolidate and review of budget versus actual performance on a monthly basis, and provision of analysis to the relevant teams in Paris to support the five-day month-end close process.
  • Support to management and commercial teams on all financial matters.
  • Establish and track financial metrics as needed to support senior management oversight of the assets/investments.
  • Lead the development with the commercial and operational teams of the multiyear plan (LTP), annual operating plans, and budgeting processes for each Business Unit and its investment pipeline.
  • Manage and monitor cash balances of the affiliate and ensure appropriate financing lines are available from Treasury to support business activities.
  • In conjunction with the relevant teams in Paris (GRP/FIN & DF/OFL) review and advise on optimal capital structure taking into account the prevailing tax legislation (incl but not limited Inflation Reduction Act) and other mechanisms such as Tax Equity Partnerships. 
  • Perform on an as needed basis any financial due diligence on joint ventures, acquisitions, or other strategic investments/activities, ensuring accounting for acquisitions is managed in line with appropriate reporting standards.
  • Lead periodic US GAAP Reporting for SPV’s and for TotalEnergies Holdings USA.
  • Participate in JV Finance Committee Meetings as/when required.
  • Manage a team of Accountants/ Business Analysts. 

Context & Environment

About TotalEnergies

 TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

 What We Provide

 TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

 TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

 TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

 International Consideration

 TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Additional Information

With recently announced acquisitions, TotalEnergies GRP Division is now overseeing and managing the bulk of the companies investments in the US. The Business Units are managed separately. The largest Business Unit (Renewables or REN) has its own finance support department. The role is to manage the finance support for the three smaller business units. The entities operate in a very competitive and dynamic industry/environment with an rapidly evolving fiscal backdrop. The Financial Control & Reporting manager must be able to comfortably interact with all levels of professionals in the US affiliates, at head office and with partners. The position ensures compliance with company rules, policies, and internal control framework.