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JERA Americas · 1 day ago

Senior Manager - Upstream Accounting

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

JERA Americas is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Upstream Accounting to lead their upstream financial operations. The role requires deep technical expertise in reserves accounting and strong leadership abilities to drive cross-functional collaboration.

EnergyOil and Gas

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the integration of recent upstream acquisition into JERA systems

Lead upstream accounting operations including joint interest billing, revenue accounting, and asset accounting

Oversee reserves accounting and ensure alignment with engineering and finance teams

Manage and review impairment testing and depletion calculations in compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards

Direct accounting activities related to acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence, purchase price allocation, and post-close integration

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for upstream operations, including monthly close, variance analysis, and audit support

Oversee operator’s BOLO accounting system. Prepare for integration into JERA systems

Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support quarterly and annual audits

Stay current on industry regulations and accounting standards, implementing changes as needed

Provide strategic direction and vision for the upstream accounting team

Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture

Promote collaboration across departments including land, engineering, and finance

Champion process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Demonstrate decisive leadership in complex problem-solving and decision-making scenarios

Communicate effectively with senior leadership, delivering insights and recommendations that support business goals

Qualification

Reserves accountingImpairment testingDepletion calculationsBOLO accounting softwareAcquisition accountingSAPLeadership skillsBudgetingPlanningSystem implementationMBAMaster’s in AccountingBig 4 Public AccountingCPAInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime managementCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

7–10 years of progressive experience in upstream oil and gas accounting

Strong proficiency in BOLO and other industry-specific accounting systems

Experience with SAP

Expertise in reserves accounting, impairment testing, and depletion methodologies

Proven experience in acquisition accounting and integration

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

CPA

MBA or Master's in Accounting

Big 4 Public Accounting

Experience with budgeting and planning

System implementation experience

Company

JERA Americas

JERA Americas is an energy company. It is a sub-organization of JERA.

Founded in 2004

Houston, Texas, USA

201-500 employees

https://jeraamericascareers.com

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