Advisor, Joint Venture Accounting SAP

Summary of Position:

The Advisor, Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) will drive the successful implementation of SAP for our upstream oil & gas joint venture operations. This position will be responsible for leading and managing the SAP JVA work stream, collaborating closely with the IT and Accounting teams, and ensuring successful SAP system integration of business processes into SAP while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Post-implementation, the role will serve as the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing ongoing support, training, and system enhancements for the JVA functions.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• SAP Implementation & Process Alignment
  1. Act as the primary liaison between the SAP JVA team and IT department. Ensure seamless collaboration, understanding of technical requirements, and delivery of solutions that meet both business and IT objectives.
  2. Leverage your expertise in S/4HANA RISE to guide the business and IT teams through the digital transformation, focusing on streamlining the integration of SAP JVA with other SAP modules and non-SAP systems.
  3. Define and document business requirements specific to upstream Joint Venture Accounting.
  4. Review and ensure SAP configurations align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, maintaining a Clean Core Methodology.
  5. Collaborate with technical teams to design, test, and validate system integrations with production systems, financial modules, and regulatory reporting tools with an emphasis on S/4HANA RISE capabilities. Ensure optimal system performance, data integrity and compliance.
  6. Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve implementation issues.
  7. Support data migration, validation, and reconciliation efforts for Joint Venture financial data.
• User Training & Change Management
  1. Develop and deliver SAP training programs tailored to Joint Venture Accounting teams.
  2. Conduct hands-on training sessions to ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems to SAP.
  3. Provide guidance on best practices for cost allocations, partner billings, and compliance reporting.
  4. Assist with change management efforts to enhance user adoption and minimize disruptions.
  5. Act as the primary support contact during the go-live and stabilization phases.
• Post-Implementation Support & Continuous Improvement
  1. Serve as a Joint Venture Accounting SME for SAP post-implementation.
  2. Provide ongoing system support, troubleshooting, and process optimizations.
  3. Identify areas for process improvement within SAP JVA and S/4HANA RISE to drive efficiency, scalability, and automation. Support business stakeholders in optimizing business workflows and system operations.
  4. Assist with SAP upgrades, patches, and new feature rollouts.
  5. Maintain user guides and troubleshooting resources.
  6. Prepare and maintain system documentation, process flows, and technical specifications. Provide regular reporting and updates to management and stakeholders on project progress and system performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  1. Partner with Operations, Land, Finance, Accounting, and IT teams to ensure data integrity, reconciliation, and process efficiency.
  2. Work with regulatory and compliance teams to maintain accurate joint venture reporting and cost allocations.
  3. Collaborate with external consultants and SAP vendors to implement best practices.
  4. Align SAP reporting and analytics with business objectives.
• Compliance & Regulatory Support
  1. Ensure SAP meets federal, state, and partner compliance standards for joint venture reporting.
  2. Support joint interest audits, compliance reviews, and cost allocation processes.
  3. Maintain internal controls and SOX compliance related to SAP processes

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Ability to work efficiently within a team environment.
• Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact across functions and/or businesses, with a proven ability to manage large-scale implementations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly and effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse audiences.
• Meticulous attention to detail, consistently ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills, enabling efficient planning and execution of work to meet established deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates unwavering high integrity and consistently upholds ethical standards while maintaining a strong work ethic to ensure the highest level of trust and accountability in all responsibilities.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems, assess various perspectives, and develop innovative solutions that drive informed decision-making.
• Must be a self-starter - able to identify work that needs to be done and do it without being instructed to do so.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required. 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in joint venture accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in oil and gas require, upstream preferred.
• Strong knowledge of joint venture agreements (JOAs), cost allocations, and partner billing processes.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA RISE transformation projects (e.g., migration from ECC to S/4HANA).
• Expert level proficiency and expertise in joint venture accounting
• Experience in training end-users and leading system adoption efforts
• SAP implementation experience preferred
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori, SAP Cloud Platform, and related technologies preferred

Travel & Additional Requirements:

• Work Location: Work is performed at a CIVI location Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays as business needs allow and with manager approval.
• Schedule: Traditional 40-hour workweek or an alternative schedule of 9-hour workdays Monday through Thursday and 4-hour workdays on Friday, as business needs allow and with manager approval.
• Civitas is a drug free workplace. All offers to successful candidates will be subject to successful background check and drug screen

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Dental and Vision insurance premiums are at no cost to employees.
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match. 100% vest of employer contributions after the first month of employment. 
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness plans. 
• Vacation, sick, volunteer, and holiday pay.
• Health Saving Accounts (with an employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Fitness and tuition reimbursements.
• Opportunity for Short Term and Long-Term Incentives. 
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Volunteer opportunities through The Civitas Community Foundation.
• Employee assistance program.
• Your choice of paid parking or an RTD EcoPass for Denver-based employees.

Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change and are ultimately determined by company policies and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with our HR representatives during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position.

Physical Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. 

Civitas Resources offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.  

Base Pay Range: $150,000  - $170,000

Civitas Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. 

Application Deadline:

Application Deadline: May 10, 2025. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:

 Civitas does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to Civitas in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where Civitas has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of Civitas and Civitas will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000