Regulatory Accounting Manager

Talance Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Talance Group is seeking an experienced Regulatory Accounting Manager for an offshore upstream-focused organization. This onsite Houston role will oversee severance tax, royalty accounting, and escheat compliance, while leading a capable accounting team.

The ideal candidate has deep Texas regulatory knowledge, strong leadership, and a track record of improving controls and processes. CPA or Master’s is preferred but not required; relocation not indicated.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of accounting experience within upstream oil and gas.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Strong experience with Texas severance tax and royalty accounting.
• 2–5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting and unclaimed property (escheat) requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with a major ERP system.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• CPA or Master's degree preferred but not required.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory accounting activities, including severance tax and royalty accounting.
• Oversee regulatory filings, calculations, payments, and compliance requirements.
• Manage unclaimed property (escheat) reporting and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Ensure accuracy of regulatory reporting and maintain strong internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits related to regulatory accounting.
• Partner with Land, Operations, Finance, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to accounting procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Regulatory Accounting Manager

Location: Houston, TX (Downtown)
Industry: Upstream Oil & Gas
Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite

Position Overview

We are partnering with an established, growing upstream oil and gas company seeking an experienced Regulatory Accounting Manager to oversee regulatory accounting, royalty accounting, and severance tax compliance.

This individual will lead a team, ensure accurate regulatory reporting and compliance, and work closely with accounting leadership and operational teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong Texas severance tax and royalty accounting experience, along with proven leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory accounting activities, including severance tax and royalty accounting.

• Oversee regulatory filings, calculations, payments, and compliance requirements.

• Manage unclaimed property (escheat) reporting and compliance.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members.

• Ensure accuracy of regulatory reporting and maintain strong internal controls.

• Support internal and external audits related to regulatory accounting.

• Partner with Land, Operations, Finance, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of accounting experience within upstream oil and gas.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• Strong experience with Texas severance tax and royalty accounting.

• 2–5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Knowledge of regulatory reporting and unclaimed property (escheat) requirements.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with a major ERP system.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• CPA or Master's degree preferred but not required.

• SAP experience preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established and growing upstream oil and gas organization.

• Take ownership of a critical accounting function with leadership visibility.

• Opportunity to lead and develop a team.

• Work closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional operational teams.

• Competitive compensation package including annual bonus and long-term incentives.

• Opportunity to improve processes and strengthen regulatory accounting operations.

Additional Information

This position is based in downtown Houston and requires regular in-office attendance.

Qualified candidates with strong upstream regulatory accounting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.