Senior Upstream Ops & JV Accounting Leader

Crescent Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy in Houston is seeking an experienced Manager, Operations & Joint Venture Accounting to lead the company's operational and joint venture accounting across operated and non-operated assets. You will oversee monthly close, inventory, cost allocations, and COPAS processes while partnering with Operations, Land, Revenue, and Financial Reporting teams.

This role requires at least 10 years in oil and gas accounting, with deep COPAS expertise and strong leadership to mentor the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of oil and gas accounting experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership or management experience.
• Deep expertise in COPAS procedures, Joint Operating Agreements, Joint Interest Billing, partner audits, overhead administration, and dispute resolution.
• Experience administering COPAS overhead rates, cost recoveries, and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of upstream operations, capital accounting, cost allocations, and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company's operational accounting and joint venture accounting functions for operated and non-operated assets, including monthly close, reporting, and account reconciliation activities.
• Oversee accounting for lease operating expenses, capital expenditures, inventory, and cost allocation processes.
• Manage joint interest billing activities, including partner billings, cash calls, settlements, netting, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Serve as the Company's subject matter expert for COPAS Accounting Procedures, Joint Operating Agreements, and joint venture accounting practices.
• Lead responses to partner inquiries, billing disputes, and joint venture audits while ensuring compliance with contractual and accounting requirements.
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting personnel while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Joint venture accounting

Operational accounting

COPAS accounting procedures

Monthly close processes

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP ERP

Job description

Crescent Energy in Houston is seeking an experienced Manager, Operations & Joint Venture Accounting to lead the company's operational and joint venture accounting across operated and non-operated assets. You will oversee monthly close, inventory, cost allocations, and COPAS processes while partnering with Operations, Land, Revenue, and Financial Reporting teams.

This role requires at least 10 years in oil and gas accounting, with deep COPAS expertise and strong leadership to mentor the