Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting, Reporting & Controls

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results
• Oversee preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting packages, ensuring compliance with IFRS, accounting procedures and internal SOX controls
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing audit timelines, issue resolution and deliverables
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, including optimization of Quorum (ERP) and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and data integrity
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including preparation and review of accounting memos
• Oversee integrity and governance of financial data within Quorum
• Understand and promote department efforts that support company objectives
• Analyze business and financial statement metrics, providing insights on variances, and trends
• Support integration of new assets, acquisitions or business initiatives, including assessment of accounting and reporting implications
• Promote effective communication with Global HQ, including responding to information requests and ensuring consistency with reporting requirements
• Mentor, develop and evaluate team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team environment
• Support the Controller in strategic initiatives, and departmental leadership as needed

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and financial reporting requirements
• Proven ability to lead, develop and mentor strong cohesive teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience managing financial close and reporting processes in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Able to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex accounting topics to leadership
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (including Excel and PowerPoint)

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience in an E&P company and/or a “Big Four” accounting firm
• Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience, with demonstrated success managing, developing, and scaling accounting teams
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Quorum) and reporting tools
• Experience with SOX control frameworks and internal controls

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license