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
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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] Requirements 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:
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