Accounting Senior Manager, Oil and Gas Job at Baker Tilly US, LLP in Frisco

Overview:

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the worlds leading financial centers New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities:

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest-growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?

Would you thrive on a highly dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional client service in accounting and advisory?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Senior Manager with our Client Accounting Services, Oil and Gas team!

The CAS Oil and Gas Accounting Services team provides accounting and financial reporting services for Upstream Oil and Gas Operators, Investors, and Royalty Portfolios. They use their deep understanding of industry requirements and stakeholder needs to provide excellent services through continuous process improvements and technology intervention.

The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager, Oil & Gas, is to oversee accounting and financial management services provided by team members to our clients by review and delivering accurate, timely, and useful financial records. You will be responsible for reviewing financial statements, tracking information pertaining to our clients key performance indicators, and providing advice and insights to our clients.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in oil and gas, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• You want to work for a leading advisory firm that serves middle market clients, keeps both their clients and employees best interests in mind, and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
• You want to contribute to your teams professional growth and develop your own leadership skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

Responsibilities:

As Senior Manager, you will manage all phases of planning and administering large and complex outsourced accounting engagements. Requires extensive knowledge of upstream oil and gas accounting department specialties, including General Ledger (e.g., period closes, audit support, GAAP entries for ARO, depletion, hedge mark to market, impairments, etc.), A/P & JIB (e.g., COPAS standards, coding, allocations, controls, etc.), and Revenue (e.g., severance taxes, production allocation, royalty burdens, native lands, ONRR, allowable royalty owner charges, etc.). Responsible for all aspects of staff development and performance. Hands-on with projects, process improvements, staff planning, and client engagement profitability.

Client Service Delivery

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives in client organizations and provide client service at the highest level.
• Implement client service processes for each of your accounts; oversee adherence to processes and controls.
• Set up and configure software to match the clients business process.
• Respect the confidential and independent nature of the client relationships.
• Exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties.
• Understand and diagnose client issues effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain active communication to control expectations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage client engagement staffing, billings/ collections and ensure client profitability targets are met.

General Ledger and Month-end Close

• Plan and manage service delivery for multiple clients, independently and autonomously.
• Responsible for client engagement preparation activities, including assigning responsibilities to staff, implementing controls, and reviewing client deliverables.
• Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile financial records
• Experienced in leading month end close activities along with preparation of financial reports.
• Develop and implement procedures for major functional areas (e.g., A/P, month-end close, financials preparation, etc.). Document certain aspects of service delivery, including client workflow, processes, controls, and period close.
• Demonstrate analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Take on occasional special project work with the ability to manage the project from start to finish.
• Investigate/ implement automation tools and offshoring to improve efficiencies and margins.
• Should demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking to meet deadlines.

Business Development

• Proactively engage in business development activities (client and prospect meetings, conference attendance, speaking engagements) with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue.
• Regularly look for opportunities, recommendations, and additional firm services that could benefit clients.
• Build rapport and maintain active relationships with clients and prospects.
• Bring forward ideas to enhance our services, client experience, and team member skills.

Team Member Growth & Development

• Actively participate in CAS senior manager pillar initiatives by being engaged and bringing forward solutions.
• Assist in hiring and recruiting high-quality staff.
• Manage and mentor staff by providing performance feedback and coaching. Review performance counselee time budgets and performance and development goals.
• Act as and be perceived as a positive role model and leader within the team.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required
• Ten (10) plus years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting functions, including six (6) plus years in the upstream oil and gas industry
• Six (6)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
• Previous public accounting and/ or consulting experience is a plus
• preferred
• Strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas accounting concepts related to the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows is required.
• Strong professional network and experience in the upstream oil and gas industry
• High motivation, initiative, and positive attitude
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Wolfepak and/or OGSQL accounting software
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills (MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment serving multiple clients
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities appropriately
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Strong analytical thinker and problem solver
• Team player, will roll up their sleeves to get into the detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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