Financial Reporting Manager

Hillwood Development Company LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

HSA

Vacation time

Sick time

Holidays

Paid family caregiver leave

Mental health and wellness resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hillwood Energy in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across domestic and international energy investments, ensuring accurate GAAP and IFRS reporting and strong internal controls. The role partners with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and operations; manages a small accounting team and coordinates with auditors and lenders.

The ideal candidate has deep technical accounting knowledge, leadership ability, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with oil and gas accounting preferred.
• Experience with partnerships/JV accounting and lender reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for domestic and international investments.
• Coordinate consolidation under U.S. GAAP and IFRS and prepare statements.
• Oversee audit coordination and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury, FP&A, tax, and operations.
• Develop scalable accounting processes and leverage AI tools to improve reporting.
• Mentor and develop the accounting staff.

Skills

US GAAP & IFRS

Consolidation multi-entity

Leadership

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Excel & analytics

Communication

ERP systems

Multi-currency accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Audit coordination tools

Job description

Hillwood Energy, a Perot Company, has a long history in the oil & gas industry with assets in the United States and globally. Our current assets include operated and non-operated working interests in Texas, mineral interests across the US, and HKN Energy Ltd. (www.hknenergy.com), which operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Position Summary:

Hillwood Energy is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join our growing team in Fort Worth, Texas. Reporting to the Controller, this role leads the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of domestic and international energy investments, including consolidation and reporting under both IFRS (international assets) and U.S. GAAP (domestic). Responsibilities span financial statement preparation, management and lender reporting, audit coordination, technical accounting, and internal controls, while building the scalable processes needed to support the company's continued growth.

The ideal candidate pairs strong technical accounting expertise with business acumen and leadership. This individual partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, operations, joint venture partners, auditors, and lenders, and manages and develops a small team of accounting professionals as the function continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Close Leadership

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent completion of accounting and reporting activities.
• Own the consolidation of multiple domestic and review of financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages under IFRS (international) and U.S. GAAP (domestic).
• Coordinate and review reporting for lenders, joint venture partners, owners, and management, including lender covenant calculations and compliance certificates.
• Establish close, reconciliation, and review procedures that promote accuracy, accountability, and timeliness.

Technical Accounting, Audit and Internal Controls

• Research, interpret, and apply IFRS and U.S. GAAP guidance for new transactions, joint ventures, acquisitions, financing arrangements, and evolving standards.
• Evaluate the accounting and reporting implications of complex activities, including production sharing contracts and other international arrangements, and advise management.
• Lead audit coordination, including audit schedules, auditor requests, and direct communication with external auditors.
• Oversee the design, documentation, execution, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify accounting, reporting, and compliance risks and develop practical solutions that support business objectives.

Business Partnership and Strategic Support

• Partner with leadership across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Operations, and executive management to support reporting requirements and strategic decision-making.
• Support the accounting and reporting needs of an expanding portfolio of domestic and international investments, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Evaluate business initiatives, transactions, and growth opportunities from an accounting and reporting perspective, and assist with special projects and strategic transactions.

Process, Technology and Team Development

• Develop and implement scalable accounting processes, reporting frameworks, and control environments that support growth and increasing complexity.
• Champion technology, automation, AI tools, and data analytics to improve reporting efficiency, quality, and decision support.
• Participate in accounting system implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, financial reporting, and technical accounting, including consolidation of multi-entity, multi-currency structures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead close and reporting processes in a complex, multi-entity, international environment.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect accounting outcomes to operational drivers and broader business objectives.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting and financial matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and develop a team.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated fluency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) to accelerate accounting research, reporting, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems and ERP platforms.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience required, including ownership of financial close and reporting.
• Prior experience supervising or leading accounting staff required.
• Direct oil and gas accounting experience, or significant public accounting experience serving oil & gas clients, strongly preferred.
• Experience with partnership and joint venture accounting, lender compliance reporting, multi-entity consolidation, audits, technical accounting, and internal control environments preferred.

Benefits Highlights:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holidays
• Paid family caregiver leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Additional programs to support Associates and their families

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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