Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Department: Finance Employment Type: Full Time Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office Description About Us: The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint. Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low‑emission fuel to domestic and international markets. Caturus is a Houston‑based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high‑pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety. Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re‑engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world‑class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best‑in‑class environmental standards. Job Description Caturus is seeking an experienced Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting to lead the Financial Reporting function, including transformation efforts towards public‑company reporting readiness. This individual will be responsible for oversight of the timely preparation of external GAAP‑compliant financial statements for currently two Business Units and the consolidated financial statements for Caturus, LLC. This individual will have ownership of all accounting research and will coordinate with external auditors. This position will collaborate with other functions within the Accounting & Finance organizations and will be the subject matter expert for all financial reporting matters. Key Accountabilities Oversight for the preparation of periodic external financial statements and footnotes, internal management reports, reports for bank compliance and ad hoc reports Direct management of consolidated corporate financial reporting staff, with functional oversight of Business Unit financial reporting teams Oversight and coordination of Audit Committee deliverables with various responsible parties across the organization and preparation of related presentations Guide the transformation of the external GAAP financial statements to be SEC compliant, including preparation of MD&A for consolidated Caturus, LLC Perform analysis of operating trends, liquidity, working capital and key financial ratios Research and prepare technical accounting memos for complex accounting matters and transactions Research and implement new accounting pronouncements Primary financial statement audit liaison with external auditors and primary person responsible for overseeing and reviewing items required for financial statement audits (PBCs) Responsible for maintaining debt covenant compliance calculations and reporting Ensure deadlines are met, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with reporting requirements Assist management in due diligence activity of potential acquisitions and other transactions Special accounting and analytics projects assigned by management Qualifications Education, Certificates, and Licenses: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA, CMA or MBA strongly preferred Experience: 15+ years of experience, with preference for both public accounting and industry experience Competencies: SEC financial reporting experience required Extensive knowledge of specialized technical accounting applicable to oil and gas companies, with LNG experience a plus Proficient in accounting technical pronouncements, research and analysis Experience building and/or maturing SOX 404 internal controls over financial reporting Proven leadership abilities managing and mentoring a team Oral and written communication skills to interface effectively with management and auditors Ability to prioritize tasks to meet business needs Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; strong PowerPoint skills to independently build polished, board‑ready presentations with charts, graphs, and supporting content for Audit Committee meetings; general proficiency in Word and Outlook Highly organized and proactive Eager to collaborate and expand knowledge base Proven ability to perform under pressure and adjust to meet frequently changing needs and requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr Caturus Management Services, LLC