Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager

Robert Half - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Robert Half is seeking a Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager for an upstream oil and gas company located in Houston, Texas. This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing the preparation and distribution of financial statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and managing audits to uphold internal controls. The Financial Reporting Manager will lead the development of annual budgets and conduct monthly analyses against actuals, as well as forecast schedules for capital expenditures, Lease Operating Expenses (LOE), and General & Administrative (G&A) costs. In this role, the manager will be tasked with the preparation, review, and approval of journal entries and related supporting schedules. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to support operational disclosures and coordinate with tax providers on submissions. The manager will also oversee annual audits for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, which include internal financial statements, analytical reviews, and account reconciliations. Additionally, the Financial Reporting Manager will oversee property-related taxes, including ad valorem and corporate taxes, in conjunction with operational accounting teams. The role requires the development and maintenance of accounting policies and methodologies, including but not limited to, Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization (DD&A), Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO), foreign exchange (FX) hedging, lease accounting, debt management, and special transactions. Promoting a culture of ethical behavior and compliance is crucial, as is coaching and mentoring team members to enhance their decision-making skills and ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of accurate quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, with monthly analysis against actuals and forecast schedules for capital expenditures, LOE, and G&A.
• Manage the preparation, review, and approval of journal entries and related supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational disclosures and coordinate with tax providers on submissions.
• Oversee annual audits for multiple entities and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including internal financial statements, analytical reviews, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee property-related taxes, including ad valorem and corporate taxes, in conjunction with operational accounting teams.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and methodologies, including DD&A, ARO, FX, hedging, lease accounting, debt, and special transactions.
• Promote a culture of ethical behavior, compliance, and internal controls.
• Coach and mentor team members, demonstrating strong decision-making skills and the ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• CPA certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and expertise in month-end close procedures and audit schedule preparation.
• Experience in the oil exploration industry and familiarity with Lease Operating Expense (LOE) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to prepare annual budgets and financial statements.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and high ethical standards.
• Ability to manage confidential information discreetly and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan