Senior Vice President Accounting / Controller

The Senior Vice President of Accounting/Controller is a financial executive responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial operations and reporting of an oil and gas company. This role combines strategic accounting and financial leadership with industry-specific expertise.

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Accounting Department, including revenue, accounts payable, accounts receivable, joint interest billing (JIB), financial reporting, and treasury functions
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP and industry standards
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies1
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory bodies
• Manage cash flow, including cash forecasting and optimizing credit facility usage
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage the integration of acquired assets into financial systems and processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field: MBA or Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years experience, with at least 5 years in oil and gas accounting
• CPA / CA / CMA Designation preferred
• Strong understanding of oil and gas accounting principles and practices, including revenue accounting, joint interest billing, and production accounting
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements
• Knowledge of tax regulations relevant to the oil and gas industry
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience leading and developing a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• High level of integrity and strong ethical standards
• Strong positive attitude, driven to succeed

Supervises the Accounting Department and its personnel and policies.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
• The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Field work will be outdoors under variable weather conditions

• May require occasional lifting of heavy objects.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

• Travel is required at times to Houston office and field locations.

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at its discretion at any time. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.”

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