Global Accounting Policy Senior Analyst

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Job Summary:

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Global Accounting Policy Senior Analyst to report to the Assistant Corporate Controller. This high-impact role is responsible for developing and maintaining company-wide finance and accounting policies, management instructions, and procedures (collectively ‘policies’), with a strong focus on integrating internal controls into policies. This position partners with Accounting and Finance leadership to shape Bechtel’s financial governance and risk management practices globally, and drive adherence to company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role also supports training and communication on policy updates and supports continuous improvement in Bechtel’s internal control framework. The successful candidate will help foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment where governance, operational excellence, and risk mitigation are paramount.

Additional responsibilities for the role include analyzing existing policies for inconsistencies, proposing changes to standardize and streamline existing policies, and assisting with proposing and creating new policies as needed. The position will work closely with the other finance functions, including but not limited to Bechtel Business Services (BBS), Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Tax, and Global Retirement Plans. The role will also interact with Corporate Functions such as Legal and Human Resources, and EPC functions such as Project Controls and Procurement. 

This position requires Up to 10% travel. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership #LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop guidelines for new, or updates to existing Finance Policies, Management Instructions and Procedures. 
• Partner with the Finance Organization to align policy updates with broader organizational goals, including automation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
• Analyze existing Policies, Management Instructions and Procedures for consistency. 
• Lead efforts to periodically refresh existing Policies, Management Instructions and Procedures, holding the broader Finance function accountable for updates. 
• Communicate changes in policies through virtual and in person training and serve as a key point of contact to support employees by answering questions, clarifying policy intent, and providing guidance to ensure consistent understanding and adoption across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure policy changes are fully integrated into business processes, systems, and internal controls, and monitor adoption to identify areas requiring clarification or enhancement.
  
  Other Responsibilities:
  
• Lead select finance transformation initiatives within the Corporate Controller’s Organization.
• Support the year-end close and financial statement disclosure preparation for BGI and its audited US subsidiaries.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis, as required.
• Monitor emerging GAAP, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to proactively assess impacts on existing policies and recommend timely updates.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in accounting or related functions.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Intermediate knowledge of internal controls concepts and the ability to develop and interpret accounting procedures and reports.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to simultaneously handle numerous tasks of varying complexity are critical to this role; must be able to effectively work independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrates leadership potential and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply good business judgment in the execution of assigned tasks and understand when to seek direction/guidance prior to handling a work assignment.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Public accounting experience auditing multinational companies
• Experience leveraging modern AI driven finance and analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Databricks, or similar platforms).
• Engineering & Construction and/or government contracting industry experience.
• Experience working in a public company accounting policy role.
• Certified Public Accountant.

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