Assistant Controller

Position Description:

The Assistant Controller will serve as a key member of the Financial Reporting team and will be responsible for oversight of client activity, delivery of financial information to multiple clients and the primary point of contact. This position is in our Houston office with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist in supervision of internal financial reporting staff
• Develop, maintain and provide lease operating statements, financial statements including preparation of applicable footnotes, and other financial reports as defined, and on a closing schedule set by each client
• Provide training and technical support to client and financial reporting staff on matters relating to financial and industry reporting standards
• Identification and resolution of client technical accounting matters
• Perform various complex accounting calculations such as DD&A, reversionary interest payout, asset retirement obligations etc.
• Answer ad-hoc client reporting requests
• Maintain library on system procedures and processes
• Serve as client’s liaison on financial, joint venture and royalty audits
• Assist with new client set up
• Communicate with and help other departments (AP/JIB, Revenue, and Treasury) to resolve open issues and ensure timely month end close

Qualifications:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience.
• Candidates must have upstream oil & gas experience
• An active CPA is required.
• Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with BOLO software is preferred.
• Must have strong professional presence and effective verbal/written communication.
• Exceptional time-management, planning and administrative skills are required.

Location:

Opportune LP- 10777 Clay Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77041

Compensation & Benefits:

• Opportune LP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.