Viper - Financial Accounting Manager

Diamondback Energy•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Accounting Manager in the Financial Accounting group will report to the Controller group. They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial accounting group and the maintenance and detail review of the general ledger. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and associated analytics/metrics used for internal and external reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BBA or BS) in Accounting
Five (5+) or more years of experience in progressive accounting and financial reporting leadership roles
Five (5+) years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry
At least three (3+) years of experience in public accounting
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and internal controls
Ability to effectively prioritize work, establish and execute plans to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and work under pressure with strong attention to details
Experience in analyzing business performance and developing financial reporting systems within a multi-entity environment

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred
CPA or CPA eligibility preferred
Seven (7+) or more years of experience in progressive accounting and financial reporting leadership roles
Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
Self-motivated, with ability to work with minimal instruction to successfully solve problems
Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily activities required to maintain the company’s general ledger for both Corporate and A&D accounting
Supervise, direct, and review the work of accounting staff
Review consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Unitholders’ Equity, Statement of Cash Flows) including guarantor financial statements
Review of quarterly and annual SEC filings for accuracy and completeness of financial data
Review monthly elimination and consolidation entries for financial statements including ASC 810 evaluation
Provide clear and concise analysis of financial results and key financial measurements driving the business' results, including explanations of variances between plan, prior periods, and forecasts
Review processes for Acquisitions and Divestitures to ensure proper and consistent accounting treatment as well as consistency in the closing/post-closing for transactions
Responsible for documenting ASC 805 determinations for all upstream transactions including preparation of significance test and communicating reporting requirements to management
Accountable for detailed trial balance review including flux analysis and variance explanations
Monitor/review monthly account reconciliations; ensure normal balances
Manage, monitor and work to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and database management ensuring compliance Sarbanes Oxley Audits workflow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards
Oversee the coordination year-end audit with external auditors and assist in the preparation and review of audit schedules, data, and information
Recommend policy and process improvements within the accounting department
Complete special projects/reports timely and accurately as requested by management
Other duties as assigned