Accounting Advisor - Operations

Accounting Advisor – Operations

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

TotalEnergies offers a competitive salary, the opportunity to contribute to innovative and responsible energy solutions, and the chance to work alongside dedicated experts across disciplines. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short and Long Term Disability; a 401(k) plan with both matching and non matching employer contributions; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Educational Assistance; a generous fitness reimbursement; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 12 Paid Holidays.

TotalEnergies American Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

We are seeking an Accounting Advisor – Operations to join our Finance organization in the U.S. This role sits within Accounting Operations and partners closely with plant operations, FP&A, and global finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The position plays a key role in month-end close, plant cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a regular presence at the La Porte plant (1–2 days per week), with the remaining time based at the Houston office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Operations & Close
  • Perform month-end, quarter-end, and annual close activities, including accruals, journal entry review, and account reconciliations.
  • Ensure financial results are accurate, timely, and compliant with IFRS, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), TotalEnergies accounting policies, and corporate reporting standards.
  • Review and validate journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared through global finance operations.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure all account balances are fully supported and explained monthly.
  • Prepare weekly forecasts and month-end financial reports, including variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
  • Provide ad hoc financial and cost reports to plant management and corporate stakeholders.
  • Review general ledger postings and support reporting used for annual budget preparation.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Long-Term Planning
  • Support fixed and variable cost budgeting and forecasting for plant operations.
  • Compile and input annual operating budgets into SAP.
  • Support preparation of the Long-Term Plan (LTP) for plant costs, including analysis of cost drivers, trends, and variances.
  • Perform month-end SAP work order settlements and activity revaluations.
• Business Partnership & Stakeholder Support
  • Act as a finance partner to plant management, FP&A, and business teams, providing insights to support decision-making.
  • Provide accounting support for the La Porte plant.
  • Collaborate with commercial, procurement, logistics, sales, and customer service teams to support business activities.
• Process Improvement & Change Management
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements and best practices within Accounting Operations.
  • Support change management initiatives, including the transition of activities to shared services environments.
  • Serve as an accounting subject-matter expert to support operational efficiency and accuracy across finance teams.
• Compliance, Audit & Special Projects
  • Support internal and external audits, statutory reporting, and management reviews.
  • Perform periodic inventory observations and inventory valuation analysis.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed desk procedures for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as required.

Candidate Profile

Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience:
  • 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing, chemicals, or petrochemical environments.
  • Experience partnering with plant operations on cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning strongly preferred.
  • Big 4 public accounting experience combined with industry experience is a plus.
• Skills
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.
  • Solid understanding of IFRS; SOX experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across functions and global teams.
  • Comfortable operating in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.