Senior / Lead Accountant, Financial Reporting (Sec)

Job Description
At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion-for our employees, customers and beyond.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior/Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting position serves a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of external financial information for Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: 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). The position also works closely with the Investor Relations department to support the preparation of earnings releases, Corporate presentations and other material presented to securities analysts, investors and industry groups.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare SEC filings, including filings on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K 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
• Tag financial statements in interactive data format (XBRL) utilizing Workiva
• Prepare disclosure checklists under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and other applicable standards
• Create or update supporting schedules for the preparation of financial statements and disclosures
• Coordinate with personnel from the Legal department to review financial information included in registration statements
• Oversee regulatory compliance with existing SEC standards and monitor newly proposed or emerging SEC standards
• Coordinate 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
• Prepare analysis supporting identification of operating segments and reportable segments
• Adhere to the Company's internal controls over Financial Reporting and participate in process improvements to enhance internal controls, processes, metrics and reporting
• Coordinate with external auditors to provide information required for their review and audit of financial statements and internal controls
• Ad hoc projects such as review and interpretation of SEC and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) accounting and reporting standards and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. Current CPA, or in active pursuit of certification is highly preferred. Masters degree is also a plus.

• Experience: Experience with preparation of SEC filings is required. Preferred experience includes XBRL knowledge, Workiva and Hyperion systems, and experience working in the energy industry.
  • Senior Accountant: 3 - 6 years of Accounting experience applicable to knowledge, skills, and requirements for the role.
  • Lead Accountant: 7 - 10 years of Accounting experience applicable to knowledge, skills, and requirements for the role.

• Skills:
  • Ability to directly identify and tackle critical issues by effectively utilizing technical, analytical and problem-solving aptitudes
  • Self-starter
  • Attention to detail
  • Driven to deliver quality results on time, in a professional manner
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate successfully with team members and others in the organization
  • Organized and able to manage multiple activities in a timely and accurate manner with general supervisory guidance

DIRECT REPORTS
None
FREEDOM TO ACT
Ability to multi-task and function in a highly-dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.
WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends
• May be required to work overtime
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.