Technical Accounting Manager

Fervo Energy

Technical Accounting Manager at Fervo Energy overseeing technical accounting compliance and documentation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams on complex financial matters, ensuring adherence to US GAAP in a hybrid setting.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct technical accounting research and documentation
Prepare technical accounting memos and position papers for complex matters under US GAAP
Review contracts for embedded derivatives or leases
Oversee accounting for leases in accordance with ASC 842
Partner with various departments to proactively review proposed contracts and transactions
Support accounting assessments for embedded derivatives and hedge accounting
Maintain audit-ready support documentation
Coordinate with external valuation specialists for financial analyses
Manage technical accounting PBCs and auditor questions
Translate technical accounting conclusions into journal entries and controls
Identify automation opportunities for recurring technical accounting workstreams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience with meaningful technical accounting research exposure
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research, document, and defend accounting conclusions
Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memos and audit-ready documentation
Ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Commercial, external advisors, and auditors
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with complex agreements, financial models, valuations, and supporting data
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority technical matters under tight reporting timelines
CPA strongly preferred
Big Four technical accounting, audit, advisory, national office, or transaction accounting experience
Experience with stock compensation, fair value, debt and warrants, derivatives, ASC 842 leases, tax equity, consolidations, or impairment analyses
Experience in energy, renewable power, infrastructure, project finance, or high-growth public-company environments
SOX readiness, SEC reporting, or IPO readiness experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical accounting researchUS GAAPASC 842audit-ready documentationfinancial analysesjournal entrieshedge accountingautomation opportunitiesstock compensationderivatives

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailcross-functional collaborationability to manage multiple prioritiescommunication skills

Certifications

CPA