Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager

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The Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager is responsible for leading the financial accounting, period-end close, external and internal financial reporting, technical accounting and statutory financial reporting compliance activities for Exploration & Production (E&P) entities in the US. This role ensures the integrity of financial information and compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies while also providing financial insight to support business decisions. The Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager leads a team of accounting professionals and serves as a key liaison with the corporate head-office, external auditors, internal auditors and various stakeholders from the Business Units and Corporate Areas.

Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Close Management

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage general ledger accounting activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and period-end analyses.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results at the entity, business unit and asset levels.
• Drive continuous improvement in close processes, reporting timelines, and automation opportunities.

External Financial Reporting

• Manage preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, supporting schedules, disclosures, and management reporting packages for US stand-alone entity and consolidated group levels.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and resolve audit inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the Head Office Financial Reporting Team with relevant data for interim and annual financial statement disclosures and reporting requirements.

Technical Accounting

• Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions and emerging accounting standards including but not limited to acquisitions and divestitures, joint arrangements, farm-in/farm-out transactions, impairments, leases and revenue recognition matters.
• Monitor IFRS & US GAAP pronouncements and assess potential impacts to E&P accounting, reporting, processes, systems, and disclosures.
• Communicate financial results, accounting judgments and financial accounting policy matters to management. 

Upstream E&P Accounting Oversight

• Collaborate with stakeholders from the business on various projects providing solutions and financial impact while also identifying risks to report back to senior leadership.
• Serve as a financial expert advisor to management regarding technical accounting and financial reporting implications of business decisions.
• Oversee accounting treatment and financial reporting for E&P management reporting.

Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, establishing clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans.
• Train accounting staff within the department and assist with technical accounting policy questions.
• Promote collaboration, accountability and technical excellence across the accounting and reporting function while managing strict accounting close and reporting deadlines.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Process Improvements

• Maintain a strong internal control environment over financial reporting and support SOX compliance where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations.
• Evaluate processes and internal controls for continuous improvement recommendations and opportunities to implement automation, efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting