Accounting Advisor (Joint Venture Accounting) - Houston, TXHybrid

• 1-Year Contract 
• Pay Rate: $47-$50/hour (W2), depending on experience
• Hybrid: 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77079

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. 

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.  

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.  

Enbridge is hiring an Accounting Advisor (Joint Venture Accounting) right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.  

About the Role:

The Accounting Advisor (Joint Venture Accounting) plays a key role in managing the financial aspects of the company’s joint venture arrangements. This position serves as a primary point of contact for joint venture financial matters and ensures optimized financial performance across all JV activities. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate accounting and budgeting records, ensuring appropriate cash management, fostering strong business relationships with partners, and providing cross-functional support across the organization. The Advisor also leverages their technical expertise to proactively and reactively address issues as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for internal management and joint venture partners.
• Prepare, review, and approve monthly journal entries, including joint venture billings.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual FERC Form 3 and Form 2 reports.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and conduct monthly actual-versus-budget variance analysis.
• Research and analyze ad hoc questions or requests from partners.
• Prepare and coordinate cash calls and cash distributions with partners.
• Prepare annual budgets for internal management and individual joint ventures.
• Act as the accounting point-of-contact for partnership inquiries, reviews, and audits.
• Interact with internal groups such as Business Development, Treasury, Regulatory, Legal, and Reporting.
• Provide accounting insights to support partnership negotiations, budget development, rate proceedings, tax considerations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist in design, maintenance, and optimization of processes affecting joint venture financial performance.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, External Auditors, and JV partner audit staff during quarterly and year-end audits.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and related reporting requirements.
• Maintain accounting policies aligned with regulatory and partnership obligations.
• Support documentation and technical research for financial reporting and accounting matters.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts as needed.
• Lead or support special projects as assigned.

Scope:

The Advisor interacts with all levels of management to develop and maintain processes that optimize joint venture performance, including cost recovery and compliance with financial terms of partnership agreements. The role is expected to generate actionable recommendations for senior leaders, auditors, and JV financial managers to resolve identified issues efficiently and effectively.

Contacts:

Internal Stakeholders:

• Business Development: Partnership negotiations, partner relationship management, budget development, and Management Committee support.
• Regulatory: Support for rate proceedings, filings, and ensuring accounting practices meet regulatory requirements.
• Legal: Partnership negotiations and resolution of issues arising from JV audits or agreements.
• Economic Evaluation: Ensuring economic models accurately reflect representational IRRs.
• Treasury: Support for financing transactions, cash management, and ratings agency materials.
• Tax: Discussion of tax impacts (income and property), negotiations, and accounting policies.
• Accounting Functions (Financial Reporting, FP&A, Operations Accounting):
• Ensure accurate financial disclosures
• Support research on technical accounting matters
• Assist with annual operating budgets
• Investor Relations: Explain operational and financial results and JV structures.

External Stakeholders:

• Joint Venture Partners:
• Support accounting policies
• Review operating results
• Provide forecasts for partner reporting
• Support JV audits
• Independent Auditors and Partner Audit Teams:
• Facilitate access
• Provide documentation
• Support company positions

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting or financial experience.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
• CPA designation (preferred but not required).

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.   

Applying with Raise  

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com 

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