Financial Reporting Manager/CPA

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid - Westlake, Austin area - new role due to growth - oil and gas company

MUST CPA and 5 years plus experience in oil and gas company

Reporting to the Controller, you will prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, serve as the primary liaison with our external auditors, and drive the team to meet deadlines throughout close cycles. This role offers direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate brings deep accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, a high standard for quality, and communication skills to work effectively across the organization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage the month-end close across multiple entities, including the close calendar, checklist, and team accountability

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements with supporting schedules and variance analysis

Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany activity across entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness

Establish and maintain standards for quality and documentation across the financial reporting function

Lead the external audit process, and management of the engagement to a clean and timely opinion

Interface with staff across Finance, Land, Subsurface, and Operations to maintain visibility into the business

Qualifications, Technical Skills, & Personal Competencies:  

CPA required

5+ years of financial reporting experience in the oil and gas industry

Demonstrated experience preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities

Full-cycle experience working directly with external auditors as the primary point of contact      

Experience managing or reviewing the work of others

High proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems

Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to research GAAP standards and apply them with sound judgment

Big 4 audit background and experience a plus

Demonstrated work ethic and sound problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively across all levels of the organization

$165-175K plus excellent benefits and 4 weeks vacation