Summary of Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Accounting Manager to join our dynamic accounting team. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing guidance on technical accounting matters, researching accounting issues, and implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements. The Technical Accounting Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of new accounting standards and provides recommendations to management.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

The Technical Accounting duties you will be responsible for include:

• Providing guidance and preparing memos on complex accounting issues related to the industry, including revenue recognition, asset impairment, asset acquisitions, business combinations, and lease accounting.
• Coordinating various third-party valuations and ensuring alignment with applicable accounting guidance.
• Staying updated on new accounting pronouncements and regulations, assessing their impact on financial reporting, and implementing necessary changes accordingly.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Conducting research and analysis to support accounting treatment decisions and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Review financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and educational resources to finance and accounting teams on accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with developing and maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Supporting the audit process in support of the respective controller(s).
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, operations, and tax, to address accounting and reporting considerations for business transactions and initiatives.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Have a Bachelors and/or Masters in Accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• Must have 8 years industry related progressive accounting with at least 4 years of recent technical accounting experience.
• Big Four public accounting experience of 6 years within the oil and gas industry in-lieu of 8 years industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP (business combinations, revenue recognition, lease accounting is a plus), SEC reporting requirements, and other relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Must have strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex accounting guidance and financial data.
• Must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Have a proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software applications is preferred.
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting tools (e.g., DFIN ActiveDisclosure, OneStream) is preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Monday – Friday (8 hours) with flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Position Location:

• Houston, TX

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

Just as water is vital to our planet and sustains all human life, water is an essential part of our company success. So are our people. Just as water takes on many forms to power the world, so do we. At WaterBridge, we empower everyone to be themselves and celebrate their uniqueness. That’s what makes us, US.

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

• Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK COLLABORATION

• We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY TRUST

• We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

• We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

• We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

• Everyone is a leader: we “think big” in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.