Senior Accounting and Policy Controls Analyst

Korn Ferry is partnering with our client on their search for a Senior Accounting Policy and Controls Analyst.

• Global oilfield services organization with operations across multiple international markets, supporting customers through a broad portfolio of drilling, production, and energy services
• The company operates in a complex multinational environment, creating significant exposure to international tax, compliance, and cross-border business activities
• The organization operates in a complex multinational environment, creating strong exposure to technical accounting, SEC reporting, internal controls, SOX compliance, and global accounting matters
• The culture emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence across Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Operations, and international teams
• This role sits within the Corporate Reporting organization and offers strong visibility, broad technical accounting exposure, and a clear opportunity to grow into increased responsibility and management over time

• Title: Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and Controls
• Department: Accounting / Corporate Reporting
• Reports To: Senior Manager – External Reporting, Accounting Policy and Controls
• Location: Houston, TX
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid, typically 3 days in office and 2 days from home, with some flexibility
• Travel: Approximately 3–4 trips to Gdansk, Poland during the first year, with travel expected to decrease over time; candidate should also be open to spending 1–2 months in Gdansk during onboarding or training if needed
• Primary Focus: Support technical accounting, accounting policy development, SOX compliance, internal controls, audit coordination, and external reporting while serving as a hands‑on resource capable of independently researching complex accounting matters and improving the company’s control environment

• Draft, edit, and maintain the company’s Accounting Policy Manual in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company practices
• Research complex technical accounting matters and translate accounting guidance into practical conclusions, policies, and procedures
• Assist with preparation of technical accounting memos documenting accounting positions, conclusions, and supporting analyses
• Monitor new accounting standards, business changes, and audit findings and update accounting policies accordingly
• Maintain centralized inventories of key internal controls and risk and control matrices
• Develop and maintain SOX documentation including narratives, flowcharts, policies, procedures, templates, checklists, and job aids
• Monitor control ownership and ensure key controls are executed accurately and on schedule
• Follow up with control owners regarding missing, incomplete, or delayed control execution
• Support periodic SOX activities including control certifications, compliance reporting, and evidence collection
• Partner with business teams to strengthen control execution and translate technical accounting requirements into scalable processes
• Serve as a primary liaison with external and internal auditors for financial statement audits and SOX compliance activities
• Coordinate audit requests and ensure supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and provided timely
• Evaluate accounting processes and controls, identify gaps or weaknesses, and proactively recommend improvements
• Challenge existing processes when appropriate and raise concerns when accounting, documentation, or controls are not operating effectively
• Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, internal audit, and global teams to improve compliance and reduce financial reporting risk
• Support external financial reporting activities, including preparation of SEC filings, as needed
• Help strengthen accounting policies, controls, documentation, and processes across a multinational organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Active CPA required
  ; candidates without a valid CPA will not be considered
• Approximately 4–8 years of total accounting and audit experience
• Public accounting experience on the audit side required
• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Str…