Senior Upstream Accountant
Position Summary
Chord Energy is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Upstream Accountant to join our dynamic Accounting team in supporting our growing upstream oil and gas assets. The successful candidate will have a strong background in oil and gas accounting, data analysis, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the Revenue Accounting functions, ensuring complete, accurate and timely reporting of financial metrics, analysis, and key operational metrics for the organization’s upstream assets.
Manage the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and stakeholder requirements.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, marketing, regulatory, and division order to ensure seamless data integration between various systems and efficient communication.
Maintain robust reporting processes, internal controls, and data reconciliation methodologies to ensure complete and accurate financial data.
Leverage systems such as Enertia and other associated platforms to extract, analyze, and present financial performance data efficiently.
Collaborate with IT and automation teams to implement new technologies and enhance reporting tools, workflows, and data systems integration to improve reporting efficiency, quality, and overall systems performance.
Drive the integration of reporting systems and processes, supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to ensure smooth data migration, system compatibility, and reporting consistency across acquired assets.
Lead process improvement initiatives within the accounting organization, including identifying, recommending and implementing solutions that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and optimize reporting timelines.
Oversee the creation of ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI and other reporting tools to effectively communicate operational trends, KPIs, and financial performance to senior management and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
8+ years of relevant industry experience in accounting and data analysis for an E&P operator within the upstream oil & gas sector.
Expertise in Accounting software such as Enertia and other upstream ERP systems preferred.
Proficiency in data analysis, SQL queries, and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Sigma, and Excel.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate them into actionable insights.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights and reports to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.