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Baker Hughes
Senior Director Global SOX and Technical Accounting Advisory
The Senior Director – Technical Accounting Advisory & Global SOX is a senior finance leadership role responsible for leading the company’s global technical accounting advisory function and enterprise-wide Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. This role serves as a key member of the Corporate Controller leadership team, providing strategic advice on complex accounting matters, financial reporting risk, internal controls, and governance while partnering with senior leadership across finance and the broader organization. The position ensures consistent application of U.S. GAAP, robust accounting policy oversight, compliance with SEC regulatory requirements and a sustainable, risk-based global SOX program. Responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & POLICY Lead the company’s technical accounting advisory function, providing authoritative guidance on complex, non-routine, and judgmental accounting matters. Serve as the primary finance leader for accounting policy determination, including interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP and other relevant accounting guidance. Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of technical accounting memoranda and position papers supporting significant judgments and conclusions. Advise on the accounting implications of a range of complex transactional areas, including but not limited to: mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and investments; revenue recognition matters; financing and treasury transactions; impairments and asset valuations; and foreign currency and global legal entity issues Establish and maintain a robust global accounting policy framework, including governance of policy updates, interpretation protocols and stakeholder communication. Monitor emerging accounting standards, SEC developments, regulatory changes, and leading practices; assess business impact and oversee implementation plans. Work closely with the Corporate Controller and other finance teams to ensure accounting conclusio
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