Senior Upstream Accountant
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary:
Chord Energy is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Upstream Accountant to join our dynamic Accounting team in supporting our growing upstream oil and gas assets. The successful candidate will have a strong background in oil and gas accounting data analysis and process improvement. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing the Revenue Accounting processes ensuring accurate and timely preparation of analysis and distribution of financial reports to cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant industry experience with progressive levels of responsibility and a strong background in systems innovation automation and technology implementation.
Hybrid work schedule optional (Monday and Friday remote) with 9/80 Fridays. Occasional travel to our core operating areas will be required. Level and salary commensurate with background and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Revenue Accounting functions ensuring complete accurate and timely reporting of financial metrics analysis and key operational metrics for the organizations upstream assets.
- Manage the preparation and presentation of monthly quarterly and annual financial performance reports ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and stakeholder requirements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including production marketing regulatory and division order to ensure seamless data integration between various systems and efficient communication.
- Maintain robust reporting processes internal controls and data reconciliation methodologies to ensure complete and accurate financial data.
- Leverage systems such as Enertia and other associated platforms to extract analyze and present financial performance data efficiently.
- Collaborate with IT and automation teams to implement new technologies and enhance reporting tools workflows and data systems integration to improve reporting efficiency quality and overall systems performance.
- Drive the integration of reporting systems and processes supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to ensure smooth data migration system compatibility and reporting consistency across acquired assets.
- Lead process improvement initiatives within the accounting organization including identifying recommending and implementing solutions that streamline workflows reduce errors and optimize reporting timelines.
- Oversee the creation of ad-hoc reports dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI and other reporting tools to effectively communicate operational trends KPIs and financial performance to senior management and other cross-functional stakeholders.
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- 8 years of relevant industry experience in accounting and data analysis for an E&P operator within the upstream oil & gas sector.
- Expertise in Accounting software such as Enertia and other upstream ERP systems preferred.
- Proficiency in data analysis SQL queries and data visualization tools such as Power BI Sigma and Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate them into actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex data insights and reports to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement:
Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Chord Energy delivers abundant energy responsibly, affordably, and reliably, as oil and gas continues to be an essential part of a diversified energy solution for ever-growing global demand.