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The Situation

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Controller - Accounting Policy, at its corporate headquarters in the Los Angeles, CA area. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic individual who is focused on making significant contributions to a world-class organization.

The Position

The Assistant Controller will report to the Corporate Controller with overall accountability for the organization's accounting policies and procedures. As a strategic partner with the CFOas well as with corporate and operating segment financial management, the Assistant Controller will engage in complex accounting analyses for current and future business opportunities.

The Company

As a world leader in oil and natural gas exploration and production, and a major chemical manufacturer, our client is helping meet the world's energy needs as well as safeguarding the environment. Our client is a publicly-traded, multi-national, acquisition-oriented, corporationwith annual revenues of $20 billion. This is a highly dedicated organization that is committed to finding and developing new energy resources to fuel tomorrow's economic growth.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a high-potential technical accounting professional, skilled in corporate complex accounting for mergers and acquisitions. He or she will have a BS/BA degree, or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, and a CPA. An MBA is strongly desired. Additionally, the successful candidate will have worked for oneof the "Big 4" public accounting firms for at least seven years. Demonstrated ability to research new and proposed accounting standards, and determining how the organization will account for and disclose those standards is essential. Must also be able to effectively interact with all levels of management including corporate executives. Strong problem-solving, oral and written communication, and presentation skills are also required.

The Opportunity

This position presents an excellent opportunity for a technical accounting professional who wishes to work with one of the world's foremost corporations and to become an integral part of that organization's future.

The Compensation

The successful candidate will receive an outstanding compensation package including an attractive base salary and bonus, long-term incentives, company stock, a comprehensive benefits program and relocation, if necessary.