Senior Upstream Accountant

Chord Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy in Houston, Texas is looking for a Senior Upstream Accountant to lead revenue accounting functions and enhance financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of industry experience and expertise in tools such as Enertia and Power BI. This hybrid position includes occasional travel to core operating areas and promises a dynamic role within the accounting team, focused on data analysis and process improvement to support upstream oil and gas assets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in accounting and data analysis for an upstream oil & gas sector.
• Expertise in Accounting software such as Enertia and other upstream ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Revenue Accounting functions, ensuring timely reporting of financial metrics.
• Collaborate with IT and automation teams to implement new technologies.
• Oversee the creation of ad-hoc reports and dashboards using Power BI.

Skills

Data analysis

Accounting software proficiency

SQL queries

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Enertia

Power BI

Excel

Sigma

Job description

Position Summary

Chord Energy is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Upstream Accountant to join our dynamic Accounting team in supporting our growing upstream oil and gas assets. The successful candidate will have a strong background in oil and gas accounting, data analysis, and process improvement. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing the Revenue Accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of analysis and distribution of financial reports to cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant industry experience, with progressive levels of responsibility and a strong background in systems innovation, automation, and technology implementation.

Hybrid work schedule optional (Monday and Friday remote) with 9/80 Fridays. Occasional travel to our core operating areas will be required. Level and salary commensurate with background and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Revenue Accounting functions, ensuring complete, accurate and timely reporting of financial metrics, analysis, and key operational metrics for the organization’s upstream assets.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, marketing, regulatory, and division order to ensure seamless data integration between various systems and efficient communication.
• Maintain robust reporting processes, internal controls, and data reconciliation methodologies to ensure complete and accurate financial data.
• Leverage systems such as Enertia and other associated platforms to extract, analyze, and present financial performance data efficiently.
• Collaborate with IT and automation teams to implement new technologies and enhance reporting tools, workflows, and data systems integration to improve reporting efficiency, quality, and overall systems performance.
• Drive the integration of reporting systems and processes, supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to ensure smooth data migration, system compatibility, and reporting consistency across acquired assets.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the accounting organization, including identifying, recommending and implementing solutions that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and optimize reporting timelines.
• Oversee the creation of ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI and other reporting tools to effectively communicate operational trends, KPIs, and financial performance to senior management and other cross-functional stakeholders.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in accounting and data analysis for an E&P operator within the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Expertise in Accounting software such as Enertia and other upstream ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis, SQL queries, and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Sigma, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate them into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights and reports to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.