Oil & Gas Operations Accounting Leader

Citation Oil & Gas Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Citation Oil & Gas Corp. seeks a Manager of Operations Accounting to lead audit coordination, COPAS-based joint audits, and complex upstream accounting within a private, growth-oriented oil and gas company.

You will ensure financial statement integrity and oversee external audit relationships. The role emphasizes SOX/internal controls, GAAP analysis, and acquisition/disposition accounting, with responsibilities across JIB audits, lease/royalty compliance, and supporting footnote disclosures for

Qualifications

• CPA or Master’s Degree required.
• 10+ years accounting experience, with upstream oil & gas exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit activities across operated and non-operated assets.
• Lead COPAS/joint-interest audit programs and negotiations with operators.
• Support acquisition/disposition accounting and related footnote disclosures.
• Coordinate with internal audit, CAO, and external auditors to ensure timely issue resolution.

Skills

COPAS

JIB audits

GAAP

SOX

Audit management

Education

CPA or Master’s Degree

Tools

Excalibur

Job description

Citation Oil & Gas Corp. seeks a Manager of Operations Accounting to lead audit coordination, COPAS-based joint audits, and complex upstream accounting within a private, growth-oriented oil and gas company.

You will ensure financial statement integrity and oversee external audit relationships. The role emphasizes SOX/internal controls, GAAP analysis, and acquisition/disposition accounting, with responsibilities across JIB audits, lease/royalty compliance, and supporting footnote disclosures for