Sr. Manager Technical Accounting and Strategic Projects - Quanta Services Management Partnership

About Us

Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We’re building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries.

Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.

About this Role

The Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting and Strategic Projects plays an integral part in interacting with and advising Quanta's senior management and its operating units on complex technical accounting matters, as well as representing or leading the accounting function in strategic projects and transactions.

This person will be the lead technical accounting advisor and required to have a strong working knowledge in the following areas: revenue recognition for construction contractors, leasing, business combinations, consolidation, joint venture accounting, manufacturing accounting and hedging. This position will act as the accounting lead and have the key role in several enterprise-wide strategic projects and initiatives.

This highly visible position will develop and maintain close business relationships with various disciplines throughout the organization including senior management, financial planning and analysis, operating units finance departments, corporate accounting, treasury, tax, legal and the corporate development team.

What You'll Do

• Technical accounting advisor supporting the Company with the practical application of complex accounting matters primarily in the following areas: revenue recognition for construction contractors, leasing, business combinations, consolidation, joint venture accounting, manufacturing accounting and hedging.
• Evaluate various complex transactions and contracts against US GAAP, recommend alternative structures to meet business and financial needs while complying with accounting principles and regulations. Work with other departments in implementing new accounting standards.
• Prepare and review accounting memoranda providing documentation of the Company’s application of accounting principles to specific transactions or events.
• Monitors standard-setters for latest accounting regulations, analyzes impact of new/emerging regulations on the company and proactively develops policy to address standard adoption and implementation.
• This position will act as the accounting lead in several enterprise-wide strategic projects, transactions, and initiatives including corporate finance programs, mergers and acquisitions, integration of acquired businesses, supply chain strategies, etc.
• Develop and maintain close business relationships with various disciplines throughout the organization including senior management (c-suite), financial planning and analysis, operating units finance departments, corporate accounting, treasury, tax, legal and the corporate development team.
• Maintains strong relationship with external auditors and advisors; confers with external auditors and adivors on various transactions; documents transactions and decisions.

What You'll Bring

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's in accounting
• “Big Four” Public Accounting or similar role in a public company
• > 11 Years

Preferred Education and Experience

• Public firm transaction-related experience (i.e. financial due diligence, capital markets transactions, technical accounting subject matter expert) is strongly preferred.
• Public firm National (Technical) Office experience is a plus.
• > 3 Years

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Professional Accounting Certification (CPA or Chartered Accountant)

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not have direct reports, however this role will have to advise and direct the accounting department(s) of operating units, as well as other corporate functions (i.e. financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, corporate development).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 10%

Overnight required: Yes  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”]

• Stationary Position - Seldom
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - N/A
• Climb - N/A
• Kneel - N/A
• Grab - N/A
• Bend - N/A
• Lift/carry over - Less than 5 LBS
• Vision - N/A
• Hearing - N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wet or Humid - N/A
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery - N/A
• Working in high places - N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - N/A
• Work with Electricity - N/A
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- N/A
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions______________________

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.