Senior Technical Accountant - Derivatives & Trading

Job description

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Director, the Senior Technical Accountant, Derivatives and Trading, is responsible for researching, drafting, and communicating technical accounting policy related to derivatives under US GAAP. This position will have significant integration across the finance and trading organizations and require partnering with the company’s external audit firm and various members of management.

Key Responsibilities

Performs technical accounting research on all derivative related items, including preparation of technical memos, determination of financial reporting and disclosure impacts, and internal management reporting. Works with Derivatives accounting, SOX, Trading, Strategy and Derivative organizations to understand all new derivative trading activity and develop new processes and controls to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of derivative activity.

Works on projects to implement newly issued accounting pronouncements relating to derivatives. Prepares training programs to support learning and development initiatives related to derivative accounting under ASC 815 for both Controllership and other organizations across the Company. Collaborates with internal partners on consistent and appropriate application of financial accounting policies and procedures related to derivatives and trading activity.

Assists with cross-functional projects related to derivative accounting initiatives. Assists in maintaining and improving SOX compliance as it relates to derivative and technical accounting processes Identifies efficiencies and recommends ways to improve processes and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting CPA required Minimum of 6 years relevant experience A mix of public accounting and industry experience 2 years of big 4 audit experience (strongly preferred)

Skills/Competencies

Adaptability Building Partnerships Communication Problem Solving Project Management Regulatory Compliance Researching Technical Knowledge Technical Writing Training & Development Work Standards As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location

Findlay, Ohio Additional locations: Job Requisition ID: 00024304 Location Address: 539 S Main St Education: Bachelors: Accounting (Required)

Employee Group

Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran / Disability We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.