Specialist FERC Accounting

About Woodside Energy

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity, and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bringing their whole self to work. We also recognize that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our license to operate.

About the Role

The FERC Accountant ensures the project complies with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements by gathering, analyzing, and coordinating data for regulatory reports and filings. This position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements effectively to cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Company & Project and industry HSSE policies, standards, and regulations throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Approve FERC citations for the pipeline project and submit accurate, timely certificate filings.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit reports, ensuring alignment with FERC regulations.
• Monitor and interpret industry trends, regulatory updates, and other pipeline filings to assess impacts on projects.
• Analyze new FERC pronouncements, identify potential impacts, and implement compliance strategies.
• Prepare and file tariff changes to meet the evolving business needs of company stakeholders.
• Work closely with commercial and business development teams to evaluate new services and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather and verify data for certificate filings, ensuring consistency with business goals.
• Provide input for legal pleadings and support the development of rate case positions on key issues.
• Stay current on the FERC regulatory process, emerging requirements, and industry best practices to enhance organizational knowledge.
• Perform detailed analysis of rate filings, cost-of-service data, and economic feasibility studies for long-term projects.
• Maintain and update the electronic tariff and informational postings website.
• Develop responses to FERC and customer data requests, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal strategies.

Skills & Experiences

• Strong knowledge of FERC processes, requirements, and compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Experience drafting and interpreting tariff language and commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with economic modeling and feasibility studies for regulatory projects.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 10 or more years of experience in interstate pipeline regulatory areas.
• Expertise in FERC regulatory processes and tariff interpretation / modification.

If you think you can do this job but do not meet all the criteria, that's OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching, and mentoring.
• Values-led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, LGBTI+ sta and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives.
• Exceptional employee benefits including medical, dental, and excellent 401k plan.

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Applications close on 2 May 2025.

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