interim O&G Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our oil and gas company at our corporate office in North Dallas on a contract basis. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

This is a 6-8 week contract position

ONSITE 5 days a week in Dallas, TX 75230

Interim Oil & Gas Accounting Manager (contract position):

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Department

•Supervise and mentor a team of 3–5 accountants and accounting assistants

•Analyze and resolve accounting issues in collaboration with staff

•Prepare, review, and report on monthly financial statements for business entities and oil and gas properties

•Direct collaboration with external accounting and tax firms

•SEC reporting support through data preparation and analysis

•Tax support including federal, state, withholding, and franchise filings

•Financial insight and reporting for executive decision-making

•Maintain and enhance company accounting policies and procedures

•Stock transfers and corporate compliance coordination

•Financial assurance (licenses, bonds, registered agents)

•Support cash management and accounting system maintenance

Top 3 Keys:

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas space

2. Strong accounting acumen and experience managing people in a highly collaborative environment.

3. Ability to see the big picture but not afraid to wear many hats and do what is needed to get things done. [small team/they all wear many hats – this is a do-er manager role, not just an overseer]

Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

•5-7 years of accounting experience

•Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

•Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

•Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

•Ability to manage and develop a team

Additional Preferred Qualifications

•CPA preferred

•Experience with multi-entity businesses preferred

•Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

•2+ years of oil and gas accounting experience preferred

•2+ years of supervisory/management experience preferred (including management of personnel, not just tasks and processes)

•Working knowledge of PakEnergy/WolfePak software is a plus

•Experience with budgeting/forecasting and variance analysis preferred

Location: Onsite – North Dallas, TX