G&A Accounting Lead

Summary: The Accounting Lead – AP is responsible for daily oversight of and guidance for one or more functional teams in Accounts Payable. This position will be responsible for the training, resource management and direct leadership of the team(s). The primary goal of this position is to support and direct the team(s) in providing timely payment of invoices for vendors, while maintaining accurate financial records and control reports. 

 Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as leader of one or more AP functional areas and the associated direct reports, with oversight of the related daily activities to ensure deadlines are met and that invoices are paid accurately and on time
• Act as AP subject matter expert to ensure department-wide compliance with US GAAP and with internal accounting policy and structure
• Responsible for functional compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and for facilitating audit requests and walk-throughs as needed
• Oversee workflow and information associated with processing payables and Accounts Payable monthly close activities
• Develop and maintain measurements to assess and track employee productivity and quality
• Recommend/implement process and system changes to create efficiencies for the business and facilitate the testing and documentation of system updates
• Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of process documentation and other reference guides for assigned job functions
• Work with vendor compliance as needed related to vendor accounts and processes
• Resolve escalated issues as needed, including contact and collaboration with multiple other departments throughout the organization
• Prepare reports as requested by management and act as first-level review for any reports created by team members
• Perform various ad hoc projects as assigned, including participating as needed on cross-functional projects

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BBA or BS) in accounting and five (5+) years of progressive accounting experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in related field and at least ten (10+) years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least five (5+) years of demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong working knowledge of oil and gas accounting and general accounting principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounts Payable leadership experience
• SAP or similar accounting software experience
• Experience with an AP workflow system such as OpenInvoice
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills 

• Ability to suggest and implement process improvements to increase effectiveness while ensuring SOX compliance
• Communication skills to effectively work with all levels of an organization
• Process oriented with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision required

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

 Work Authorization:

Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.