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Regulatory Accounting Manager


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescents leadership is an experienced team of investment financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.


Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Regulatory Accounting Manager to join our Accounting team supporting upstream oil and gas operations. This role is responsible for leading regulatory accounting and compliance activities including royalty and severance tax accounting the unclaimed property (escheat) process audit support and internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring strong upstream oil and gas accounting experience sound knowledge of applicable regulatory reporting requirements and the ability to partner effectively across accounting land operations and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Controller - Operations Accounting.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Compliance: Lead compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements affecting upstream oil and gas operations including GAAP SEC reporting expectations and relevant state regulatory frameworks. Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to processes policies and reporting as needed.

  • Royalty and Tax Accounting: Lead royalty and severance tax accounting functions including oversight of ownership-related accounting regulatory obligations calculation methodologies timely filings and payments and supporting documentation.

  • Unclaimed Property Compliance: Lead compliance with state unclaimed property (escheat) requirements in collaboration with Division Order including due diligence reporting remittance audit support and related internal controls

  • Audit Support: Serve as a primary accounting contact for external and internal audit requests related to regulatory royalty and tax matters. Prepare schedules provide support documentation and help resolve audit inquiries efficiently.

  • Internal Controls: Develop maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and regulatory compliance to reduce risk improve accuracy and support a strong control environment.

  • Compliance Governance: Identify assess and communicate regulatory accounting risks and compliance issues to accounting leadership and develop corrective actions to address identified gaps.

  • Policy and Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of accounting policies procedures and workflows to strengthen compliance consistency and operational efficiency.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with land operations engineering and other finance stakeholders to understand business activity and ensure accurate accounting treatment and timely reporting.

  • Team Leadership: Supervise and develop accounting staff provide day-to-day guidance and review and help foster a collaborative accountable and high-performing team environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting required; Masters degree in Accounting or CPA preferred

  • 58 years of accounting or finance experience within the upstream oil and gas industry

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory reporting royalty accounting unclaimed property (escheat) requirements and severance tax accounting

  • 25 years of supervisory or team leadership experience required

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products particularly Excel

  • Experience with a major ERP system required; SAP experience preferred

Personal Attributes and Position Requirements

  • Strong leadership coaching and team management skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capability

  • High level of accuracy organization and attention to detail

  • Self-directed accountable and results-oriented approach to work

  • Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships that promote teamwork and collaboration

  • Adaptable and proactive in managing change and continuous improvement


Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion gender/pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process please let us know by contacting .


Required Experience:

Manager