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Principal, Financial Policy & Controls

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Ørsted A/S
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Join us in this role whereyou’llact as the senior technical accounting expert across our Americas Onshore business.

You’llensure high-quality accounting decisions for complex transactions and help strengthen how we apply US GAAP and IFRS across a growing and evolving business.

You’llwork closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, supporting key business decisions while building strong accounting practices that enable us to deliver on our strategy.

Welcome to Financial Policy & Controls

You’llbe part of the Accounting team within Americas Onshore Finance, whereyou’llwork closely with finance colleagues, business stakeholders, and external auditors. Together,you’llensure consistent, compliant, and high-quality accounting across the business. As a team, wesucceed as one, share knowledge openly, and support each other in solving complex challenges.

You’ll play an important role in:
  • leading technical accounting assessments for complex transactions across US GAAP and IFRS
  • researching and concluding on accounting topics such as business combinations, leases, derivatives, and structured arrangements
  • preparing clear, audit-ready technical accounting memos
  • acting as the key point of contact for external auditors on complex accounting matters
  • supporting transaction structuring by partnering with internal stakeholders early in the process
  • leading accounting work streams for M&A activities, asset acquisitions, and divestments
  • driving the implementation of new accounting standards and strengthening accounting policies
  • mentoring colleagues and raising the overall technical capability within the accounting team
  • establishing practical frameworks and templates for complex accounting areas
To succeed in the role, you:
  • have a CPA (or equivalent) and solid experience in public accounting or an international company
  • bring strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, both conceptually and in practice
  • have experience with complex accounting topics such as revenue recognition, leases, or business combinations
  • communicate clearly and confidently, making complex financial topics easy to understand
  • take ownership, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes on time
  • enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting others’ development
  • are structured, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
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