Financial Planning Manager

Energy Talent Search • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Energy Talent Search is working with an upstream oil & gas company in Houston that is continuing to grow through producing asset acquisitions and operational development across multiple Lower 48 regions. This is a hands-on accounting and reporting role inside a lean, entrepreneurial environment where accounting professionals are given broad exposure across financial reporting, technical accounting, operational support, acquisitions, and upstream accounting activities. The company is looking for someone who enjoys operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly and where accounting professionals contribute across multiple areas of the business rather than working inside a highly siloed corporate structure. This role combines financial reporting, technical accounting, upstream oil & gas accounting, monthly close support, operational analytics, and acquisition-related accounting exposure. The environment is highly visible and offers direct interaction with leadership while supporting a growing upstream platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of upstream oil & gas accounting experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of public accounting experience preferred
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge
• Experience with financial statement preparation and supporting disclosures
• Exposure to DD&A, ARO, impairment, and derivative accounting preferred
• Strong month-end close and account reconciliation experience
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet proficiency required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of public accounting experience preferred
• Exposure to DD&A, ARO, impairment, and derivative accounting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting packages and supporting schedules
• Assist with monthly close activities, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting deliverables
• Support GAAP accounting policy implementation and technical accounting research
• Participate in accounting activities tied to producing properties, depletion, impairment, and asset retirement obligations
• Support hedge and derivative-related accounting functions
• Coordinate audit requests, tax support, and outside reporting requirements
• Assist with internal controls, accounting documentation, and process improvements
• Support acquisition-related accounting projects and operational initiatives
• Work closely with leadership in a lean, highly visible accounting environment

Benefits

• Approximate base salary range: $140K – $175K depending on experience and overall fit
• Full in-office Houston role
• High-visibility accounting position
• Broad exposure across financial reporting and technical accounting
• Entrepreneurial upstream oil & gas environment
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership
• Long-term growth opportunity within a growing organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level