Senior Accounting Manager / Technical Accounting Principal

EQT is one of the United States' leading producers of natural gas and the first traditional energy company of scale in the world to achieve Net Zero on a Scope 1 and Scope 2 basis.From the office to the field, the #EQTeam is fueling the future. Power your potential with us.At EQT, we are making strides toward becoming the best producer by creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including employees, landowners, communities, industry partners and investors. Our vision is to evolve EQT into a modern, connected, digitally enabled organization.With an incredibly collaborative culture and a determined, progressive workplace, EQT was both named a National Top Workplace, as well as one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work!Join our Qrew!We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager / Technical Principal Accountant, LNG Accounting to help establish and lead the accounting function for a newly launched LNG business line. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in building new capabilities, setting standards, and partnering closely with commercial, operations, systems, and data teams.This position will not have direct reports initially; however, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, standing up, and scaling the LNG accounting function, including future team build-out. The role will play a critical part in systems implementation, technical accounting policy development, end-to-end process design, and the development of management reporting and analytics.The Senior Accounting Manager / Technical Principal Accountant responsibilities include but are not limited to:Accounting & Technical LeadershipServe as the technical accounting authority for LNG-related transactions, including long-term contracts, derivatives, inventory, shipping, and revenue recognition.Perform technical accounting research, interpret US GAAP guidance, and document conclusions in formal accounting memos.Develop, establish, and maintain accounting policies specific to LNG activities and related commercial structures.Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support accounting positions and ensure audit readiness.Systems & ImplementationPlay a key role in the implementation and integration of IMOS and Endur, including:Defining accounting and reporting requirementsSupporting system configuration, testing, and validationEnsuring proper data flows from trading, scheduling, and operations into the general ledger and reporting layersAct as the accounting liaison between business users, IT, data teams, and external implementation partners.Process Design & Build-OutDesign, document, and implement end-to-end accounting processes for the LNG business, including:Transaction capture and validationMonth-end close activitiesReconciliations and internal controlsFinancial and management reporting supportEstablish scalable, well-controlled processes that support future growth and increased transaction complexity.Create and maintain process documentation, control narratives, and procedures.Electrify accounting and forecasting processes in the Digital Work Environment (DWE).Establish a technical accounting framework in the DWE.Partner with Internal Audit to establish and maintain appropriate SOX controls over the LNG business.Analytics, Dashboarding & Management ReportingDesign and develop management reporting frameworks for the LNG business, including P&L drivers, operational KPIs, and performance metrics.Partner with finance, commercial, and operations teams to translate accounting and operational data into actionable insights for senior leadership.Support the development and enhancement of dashboards and analytics solutions to improve visibility into trading results, inventory positions, exposures, and close performance.Leverage data from IMOS, Endur, and financial systems to ensure consistent, accurate, and decision-useful reporting.Contribute to the evolution of data models and reporting structures as the LNG platform scales.Business Partnership & GrowthPartner closely with commercial, trading, operations, risk, and finance teams to support business decision-making.Provide accounting and reporting guidance on new products, contracts, and structuring considerations.Contribute to the long-term strategy for building the LNG accounting organization, including future hiring and organizational design.Required Experience and Skills:10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on technical accounting.CPA required.Direct industry experience required, preferably in LNG, energy trading, commodities, or a related complex, transaction-driven environment.Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition, derivatives/hedging, inventory, and complex contract accounting.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting and data concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.Preferred Experience and Skills:Experience support