Senior Analyst

Diamondback E&P LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy seeks a Senior Analyst to advance automation and analytics within Operations Accounting. You will partner with leadership to redesign processes, implement scalable solutions, and support SAP improvements across the close process.

The role emphasizes building reusable tools, translating needs for IT, and delivering automated reporting while strengthening internal controls. Based in Oklahoma City with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting operations, with at least 2 years in SAP.
• Proven experience implementing automation solutions in a corporate accounting environment.
• Experience with SAP configuration/customization and working with SAP software solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Process oriented with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate accounting processes to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and strengthen controls.
• Design and implement automation, workflow improvements, system enhancements, and reporting solutions.
• Prioritize high‑impact improvements using analytics and emerging technologies.
• Build scalable, reusable tools and processes adopted across accounting teams.
• Translate accounting needs into functional requirements in partnership with IT.
• Support SAP enhancements, upgrades, testing, and implementations.
• Troubleshoot system issues and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Support workflow design and system controls within IT governance frameworks.
• Partner with AP, JIB, Project Services, and other teams to identify pain points and improve workflows.
• Document current‑state processes and help implement future‑state solutions.
• Support change adoption through documentation and training.
• Enhance month‑end close with system‑driven solutions including automated reporting and reconciliations.

Skills

Automation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI / SQL

Job description

Diamondback Energy is seeking a Senior Analyst with strong SAP, automation, and analytical skills to support continuous improvement across Operations Accounting. This individual contributor role reports to the Operations Accounting Director and serves as a trusted partner to accounting leadership, focusing on automation, process redesign, and scalable solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate accounting processes to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and strengthen controls.
• Design and implement automation, workflow improvements, system enhancements, and reporting solutions.
• Prioritize high‑impact improvements using analytics and emerging technologies.
• Build scalable, reusable tools and processes adopted across accounting teams.
• Translate accounting needs into functional requirements in partnership with IT.
• Support SAP enhancements, upgrades, testing, and implementations.
• Troubleshoot system issues and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Support workflow design and system controls within IT governance frameworks.
• Partner with AP, JIB, Project Services, and other teams to identify pain points and improve workflows.
• Document current‑state processes and help implement future‑state solutions.
• Support change adoption through documentation and training.
• Enhance month‑end close with system‑driven solutions including automated reporting and reconciliations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting operations, with at least 2 years in SAP.
• Proven experience implementing automation solutions in a corporate accounting environment.
• Experience with SAP configuration/customization and working with SAP software solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Process oriented with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Public Accounting, Oil & Gas Accounting, or a similar role in the energy sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in data tools such as SQL, Spotfire, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with Enverus solutions (OpenInvoice, OpenTicket, EnergyLink, etc.).
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Understanding of GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.

Working Conditions

Full‑time position based in Oklahoma City, OK. Occasional travel may be required for compliance, collaboration, and training sessions.

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.