Interim O&G Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our oil and gas company at our corporate office in North Dallas on a contract basis. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a 6-8 week contract position ONSITE 5 days a week in Dallas, TX 75230

Interim Oil & Gas Accounting Manager (contract position):

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Department
• Supervise and mentor a team of 3–5 accountants and accounting assistants
• Analyze and resolve accounting issues in collaboration with staff
• Prepare, review, and report on monthly financial statements for business entities and oil and gas properties
• Direct collaboration with external accounting and tax firms
• SEC reporting support through data preparation and analysis
• Tax support including federal, state, withholding, and franchise filings
• Financial insight and reporting for executive decision-making
• Maintain and enhance company accounting policies and procedures
• Stock transfers and corporate compliance coordination
• Financial assurance (licenses, bonds, registered agents)
• Support cash management and accounting system maintenance

Top 3 Keys:

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas space
2. Strong accounting acumen and experience managing people in a highly collaborative environment.
3. Ability to see the big picture but not afraid to wear many hats and do what is needed to get things done. [small team/they all wear many hats – this is a do-er manager role, not just an overseer]

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7 years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage and develop a team Additional Preferred Qualifications
• CPA preferred
• Experience with multi-entity businesses preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• 2+ years of oil and gas accounting experience preferred
• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience preferred (including management of personnel, not just tasks and processes)
• Working knowledge of PakEnergy/WolfePak software is a plus
• Experience with budgeting/forecasting and variance analysis preferred Location: Onsite – North Dallas, TX