Energy Transformation MD — M&A & Strategy Leader

Embark People, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Healthcare premiums paid

401(k) match

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

CPE credits & coaching

Job summary

Embark Consulting is seeking a proven financial and operational leader to join our Business Transformation practice as a Managing Director with a focus within the energy sector. This is a high-impact leadership role, collaborating with C-level executives, private equity stakeholders, and finance leaders to solve critical challenges, improve performance, and unlock long-term enterprise value.

This role requires 12+ years of experience in Big 4/public accounting and/or the oil and gas industry,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Big 4/public accounting and/or the oil and gas industry (upstream strongly preferred).
• Extensive experience in M&A integration, strategic operations, or organizational transformation.
• CPA or CPA candidate; accounting and finance background strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals, including chart of accounts setup (fixed assets, AR, and AP subledgers).
• Strong project management expertise, including the ability to oversee large-scale, complex initiatives.
• Deep understanding of post-merger integration best practices, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage competing priorities and balance short-term wins with long-term goals.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel; proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Keen attention to detail and a collaborative mindset that fosters alignment across diverse groups and cultures.
• High sense of urgency, strong initiative, and the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business transformation strategies aligned with client goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide strategic advice to C-suite clients, acting as a trusted advisor across complex financial and operational challenges.
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate execution and drive measurable results.
• Lead end-to-end integration efforts for M&A transactions, aligning teams, systems, and processes to achieve deal objectives.
• Develop and execute integration plans addressing people, processes, and technology to enable smooth transitions and synergies.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, ensuring alignment across operations including accounting, finance, HR, IT, and other critical areas.
• Monitor and measure integration progress, identifying risks and opportunities and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and engagement to maintain alignment and momentum throughout engagements.
• Build and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and client leadership.
• Mentor and guide internal teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide performance feedback and delegate responsibilities to drive maximum team performance.
• Stay informed on market trends and best practices in M&A integration and energy sector transformation.

Skills

Big 4/public accounting

Oil & gas experience

M&A integration

GAAP knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

C-suite advisory

Education

CPA or CPA candidate

MBA or graduate degree

Job description

Embark Consulting is seeking a proven financial and operational leader to join our Business Transformation practice as a Managing Director with a focus within the energy sector. This is a high-impact leadership role, collaborating with C-level executives, private equity stakeholders, and finance leaders to solve critical challenges, improve performance, and unlock long-term enterprise value.

This role requires 12+ years of experience in Big 4/public accounting and/or the oil and gas industry,