Senior Joint Venture Accountant

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Senior Joint Venture Accountant in Calgary for a 2-year contract, with extension potential. The role focuses on joint venture accounting, financial reporting, system administration, and team leadership for non-operated assets.

You will oversee JIB analysis, month-end close, audits, and data integrity across multiple financial systems while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with operators and partners in a dynamic oil & gas environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Western Canadian oil & gas industry experience.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and JV operations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Leadership, coaching or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Joint Interest Billings (JIBs) and review expenditures against budgets, cash calls, and AFEs.
• Record and review JIB transactions and ensure costs from operators, partners, and vendors are accurate.
• Review accounting entries prepared by team and ensure financial accuracy.
• Review and process cash calls for non-operated joint ventures.
• Lead month-end close activities including accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Support audits and liaise with auditors and business partners.

Skills

Joint Venture Accounting

Excel skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CA/CGA/CMA designation

Tools

Oracle

P2 Qbyte

P2 Metrix

Job description

Type: 2-Year Contract (Potential for Extension)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Joint Venture Accountant to join a well-established oil & gas organization in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Administration, the successful candidate will play a key role in joint venture accounting, financial reporting, system administration, process improvement, and team leadership. Working closely with accounting and operational stakeholders, you will manage non-operated assets, oversee joint venture accounting activities, support audits, maintain financial data integrity, and provide leadership to junior team members. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who combines strong technical JV accounting expertise with financial systems knowledge and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Joint Interest Billings (JIBs) and review expenditures against approved budgets, cash calls, and AFEs.
• Record and review JIB transactions, ensuring costs from operators, partners, and vendors are accurate and valid.
• Review accounting entries prepared by accounting team members and ensure financial accuracy.
• Review and process cash calls for non-operated joint ventures.
• Monitor annual work programs, budgets, and JV expenditures.
• Lead month-end close activities including accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Support operator and non-operator joint venture audits and liaise with auditors and business partners.
• Maintain financial system master data including wells, contracts, royalties, fees, and related accounting information.
• Reconcile production and revenue information and ensure data integrity across multiple financial systems.
• Prepare and support regulatory reporting requirements, including royalty and government reporting.
• Draft internal approval documentation and support compliance with Joint Operating Agreements and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and financial system efficiencies.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and day-to-day direction to a JV Accountant while supporting the broader accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA designation.
• 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the Western Canadian oil & gas industry.
• Strong Joint Venture Accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and JV operations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Previous leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle, P2 Qbyte, and P2 Metrix.
• Experience with financial systems administration, upgrades, configuration, or process automation initiatives.
• Production accounting exposure within the oil & gas industry.
• Experience supporting regulatory reporting and joint venture audits.
• Functional leadership support for a Production Accountant/Marketing Accountant
• Office-based role working 5 days per week in Calgary
• Training provided on internal systems and processes
• Strong potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

What We Offer

Brunel connects specialists like you with world-class opportunities across the globe. With more than 100 offices in 42 countries, we support your career growth by matching your expertise with industry-leading projects. Whether you're looking to advance your technical skills or take on new challenges, Brunel provides the platform to help you succeed.

About Brunel

With 50 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Life Sciences, and Infrastructure, Brunel is known for partnering with the best in the industry. We deliver global recruitment and workforce solutions that help clients complete major projects safely, compliantly, on time, and at the highest quality. Wherever your career takes you, Brunel helps you get there.