Head of Accounting & Compliance

Responsibilities: Build and direct the upstream accounting organization, creating a strong operating framework to support current needs and future expansion. Oversee critical accounting functions related to joint interest billing, production accounting, revenue accounting, and regulatory reporting for producer customers. Lead the monthly close cycle, ensuring accurate results, timely completion, and effective coordination across accounting activities. Examine lease operating statements and other supporting records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with contractual obligations. Prepare and deliver recurring client reporting packages that provide clear, reliable financial and operational information. Design and implement internal processes, controls, and governance standards that support quality, consistency, and compliance. Collaborate closely with operations, marketing, finance, and customer contacts to resolve issues, improve workflows, and support business objectives. Build, mentor, and develop a growing accounting team, starting with a small direct staff and scaling the function as the business expands. Support system and process enhancements tied to accounting operations when needed, including the effective use of platforms such as SAP, BlackLine, and related tools.