Lead Contract Compliance Facilitator/Auditor

Devon Energy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy is seeking a Lead Contract Compliance Facilitator/Auditor to plan and execute complex contract audits, primarily vendor audits, to verify adherence to terms and safeguard assets. The role requires independent work, strong risk assessment, and clear communication with leadership.

You will oversee internal and external audits, mentor junior staff, and drive improvements to contract language and internal controls using data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive audit experience focusing on contract compliance and vendor/joint venture audits.
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas operations, including drilling, completions, production, and field services.
• Experience negotiating audit findings and recovering overbilled amounts from vendors.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools to extract and analyze transactional data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and gather stakeholder input for the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Plan and scope vendor and contract compliance audits, including objectives, timelines, and resource needs.
• Perform audits in-house and oversee work outsourced to third-party audit firms, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Serve as primary point of contact throughout the audit lifecycle, delivering timely status updates, findings, and recommendations.
• Prepare well-organized workpapers with fully supported conclusions that meet professional audit standards.
• Communicate audit results to leadership through written reports and oral presentations.
• Lead discussions and negotiations with vendors to resolve discrepancies and recover overbilled amounts.
• Track and report on the status of open exceptions and recoveries.
• Identify process improvements and recommend enhancements to contract language and internal controls.
• Use technology tools to extract, analyze, and validate transactional data.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Travel to vendor locations and training as needed.

Skills

Contract Compliance Auditing

Contract Evaluation

Risk Assessment

Audit Planning & Scoping

Report Writing & Presentation

Negotiation & Recovery

COPAS Accounting Procedure

Joint Venture / Midstream Auditing

Data Analysis

AI/Analytics Tools

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today's greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Profile Summary:

The Lead Contract Compliance Facilitator/Auditor plans and executes complex contract compliance audits-primarily vendor audits-to verify adherence to contractual terms and safeguard company assets. Working independently with limited supervision, the role evaluates contracts, assesses risk, resolves discrepancies, and communicates results, drawing on strong knowledge of oil and gas operations. May also support joint venture and midstream audits.

Job Description:

• Conducts risk assessments and gathers stakeholder input for the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Plans and scopes vendor and contract compliance audits, including objectives, timelines, and resource needs.
• Performs audits in-house and oversees work outsourced to third-party audit firms, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Serves as primary point of contact throughout the audit lifecycle, delivering timely status updates, findings, and recommendations.
• Prepares well-organized workpapers with fully supported conclusions that meet professional audit standards.
• Communicates audit results to all levels of leadership through written reports and oral presentations.
• Leads discussions and negotiations with vendors to resolve discrepancies and recover overbilled amounts.
• Tracks and reports on the status of open exceptions and recoveries.
• Identifies process improvements and recommends enhancements to contract language and internal controls.
• Uses technology tools to extract, analyze, and validate transactional data.
• Mentors less experienced team members.
• Travels to vendor locations and training as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive audit experience, including contract compliance, vendor, or joint venture audits.
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas operations, including drilling, completions, production, and field services.
• Working knowledge of common oil and gas contract structures (MSAs, service agreements, rate schedules) and cost provisions.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating audit findings and recovering overbilled amounts from vendors.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools to extract and analyze transactional data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to leadership.

Certifications

• A relevant professional certification (CPA, CIA, CFE, APA) is a plus but not required.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Oral & Written Communication
• Negotiation & Facilitation
• Results Oriented
• Active Learning
• Digital Literacy
• Business Acumen
• Innovation

Skills:

• Contract Compliance Auditing
• Contract Evaluation
• Risk Assessment
• Audit Planning & Scoping
• Report Writing & Presentation
• Negotiation & Recovery
• COPAS Accounting Procedure
• Joint Venture / Midstream Auditing
• Data Analysis
• AI/Analytics Tools
• Internal Controls

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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