Accounting Manager

Job Description

Accounting Manager, Upstream E&P – Downtown Houston

Are you a highly strategic and technically proficient Accounting Manager with a robust background in Upstream E&P?   Our client, a dynamic and agile mid-sized independent oil and gas producer is expanding its corporate accounting functions in Downtown Houston . We are seeking a hands-on leader who not only possesses deep industry knowledge but also understands the rigorous demands of public company reporting, having gained valuable experience in a startup or smaller, growth-oriented organization .

This is a pivotal role where you will not only lead a team of four accounting professionals but also serve as a key architect in refining our financial processes, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations, and strengthening our internal control framework. If you are passionate about fostering strong financial integrity, driving efficiency in a publicly scrutinized environment, and have a track record of building effective accounting operations from the ground up or scaling them, we invite you to join our forward-thinking team.

Requirements

Your Leadership & Key Responsibilities :

As our Accounting Manager, your critical contributions will encompass :

• Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance : Spearheading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring all financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP. This includes direct involvement in the preparation of schedules and disclosures required for SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), including oil and gas specific disclosures (e.g., reserve accounting, PV-10).
• SOX Compliance & Internal Controls : Designing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance . Proactively identifying control deficiencies and implementing remediation plans.
• Team Management & Mentorship : Directly supervising, mentoring, and developing a team of four accountants, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous professional growth. Managing workload distribution and performance evaluations.
• Upstream E&P Accounting Expertise : Providing expert guidance and oversight on complex oil and gas specific accounting matters, including but not limited to :

Revenue recognition for oil, gas, and NGL sales.

Benefits

What We're Seeking :

The ideal candidate will bring the following qualifications :

Compensation & Work Environment :

We offer a highly competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment :

Important Note for Applicants :

Requirements

Your Leadership & Key Responsibilities : As our Accounting Manager, your critical contributions will encompass : Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance : Spearheading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring all financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP. This includes direct involvement in the preparation of schedules and disclosures required for SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), including oil and gas specific disclosures (e.g., reserve accounting, PV-10). SOX Compliance & Internal Controls : Designing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Proactively identifying control deficiencies and implementing remediation plans. Team Management & Mentorship : Directly supervising, mentoring, and developing a team of four accountants, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous professional growth. Managing workload distribution and performance evaluations. Upstream E&P Accounting Expertise : Providing expert guidance and oversight on complex oil and gas specific accounting matters, including but not limited to : Revenue recognition for oil, gas, and NGL sales. Joint Interest Billing (JIB) and Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) compliance. Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization (DD&A) calculations. Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs). Successful Efforts / Full Cost accounting methodologies (as applicable). Hedge accounting and commodity derivatives. General Ledger & Reconciliation Integrity : Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, overseeing all balance sheet reconciliations, and investigating variances. Audit Management & External Relations : Acting as a primary liaison for external auditors, coordinating audit requests, providing necessary documentation, and addressing audit inquiries to ensure a smooth and timely completion of audits. Process Improvement & System Enhancement : Championing initiatives to optimize accounting processes, automate manual tasks, and enhance the utilization of our financial ERP system to drive greater efficiency and data reliability. Technical Accounting Research : Conducting thorough research on complex accounting issues, particularly those unique to the oil and gas industry and public company reporting, and documenting conclusions. Cross-Functional Partnership : Collaborating extensively with Operations, Land, Engineering, Investor Relations, and Legal departments to ensure alignment and accurate financial reflection of business activities.