Senior Accountant

Elk Range Royalties is an active buyer of mineral and royalty interests in the US. We have partnered with NGP Energy, an investment firm with over 30 years of history investing in the oil and gas industry. This provides us with strong financial backing in the form of patient capital with a long‑term horizon. Since our inception in 2020, Elk Range has invested over $1.2B in capital and is currently investing out of its third equity commitment from NGP under Elk Range Royalties III. Elk Range’s success is driven by our team’s diverse range of talents and our ability to work and learn together to achieve even the most challenging of goals. All of Elk Range’s team members seek to live up to our Five Core Values: Accountability, Transparency, Improvement, Trust, and Commitment through all our interactions, both working alongside team members within the company and with mineral and royalty owners we seek to do business with. Summary As a Senior Accountant at Elk Range Royalties, you will take primary ownership of the financial close and reporting processes across a complex set of entities, including fund‑level and consolidated reporting. You will work alongside a collaborative team that values precision, continuous improvement, and ownership — bringing a “how can we make this better” approach to everything you do. The Senior Accountant will report to the Senior Financial Reporting Manager. Own the end‑to‑end monthly close process for a complex set of assigned Elk Range entities, including fund‑level and consolidated reporting, with minimal oversight Intercompany accounting, including consolidations, G&A allocations, and intercompany reconciliations Own the preparation of quarterly reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders, including investor‑facing materials Prepare, review, and present variance analysis and commentary, clearly communicating drivers of period‑over‑period fluctuations Prepare and manage supporting schedules for nuanced workflows including Derivatives, Equity Method Investments, and other processes specific to assigned set of Elk entities Support audit and tax engagements Lead acquisition and deal closing workflows in a high‑volume environment Work closely with the Land Administration and Revenue Accounting teams to classify cash received for differing revenue streams and validate completeness of detailed revenue sub‑ledger Serve as primary point of contact and day‑to‑day manager for the India‑based accounting support team, including workload allocation, review, and quality oversight Evaluate, improve and document accounting processes and internal controls; design and implement scalable procedures as the portfolio grows Drive ad hoc financial analysis and special projects Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field 3‑5 years of progressive accounting experience Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience with complex intercompany structures, consolidations, and financial statement preparation Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Proven ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities Demonstrates accountability and commitment in everything they do, from the first journal entry to the final deliverable Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, research solutions, and communicate findings clearly Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders Collaborative team player with the ability to lead and influence across departments and levels Preferred Skills & Experience A CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure Background in oil and gas, specifically minerals and royalties, or fund administration Experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff Experience working with and directing an offshore accounting team Familiarity with different accounting software platforms and eagerness to adopt new technologies Travel Potential 5–10% domestic and international travel required for meetings, trainings, and conferences. International travel would involve an annual on‑site training session with the team in India. SEP IRA Plan with 10% company contribution Unlimited PTO 14+ Paid Holidays Annual Performance Based Bonus and potential for equity compensation with tenure Brand new renovated office location in the Dallas Design District with in‑office gym Company‑provided lunch on Fridays Regular offsite team building events NGP Drillbit Employco, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elk Range Royalties