Senior Project Accountant Jobot
Houston, TX2 days ago
- $85,000–$100,000 Per Year
Highlights
Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety. Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
Description
Description
About Us:
The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.
Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.
Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.
Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.
The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.
Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.
Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.
Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Manager, General Accounting, is responsible for leading and overseeing accounting activities supporting the company's downstream operations, including refined products, terminals, transportation, inventory, and commercial activities. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, manages the month-end close process, maintains a strong control environment, and partners closely with operations and finance leadership to support business objectives. The Manager drives operational excellence through process improvements, team development, and adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Accountabilities:
The Manager, General Accounting, is responsible for leading and overseeing accounting activities supporting the company's downstream operations, including refined products, terminals, transportation, inventory, and commercial activities. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, manages the month-end close process, maintains a strong control environment, and partners closely with operations and finance leadership to support business objectives. The Manager drives operational excellence through process improvements, team development, and adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead and manage a team responsible for general accounting activities supporting downstream operations.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses for downstream business activities.
- Ensure accounting treatment and reporting comply with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Maintain ownership of balance sheet accounts, including inventory, terminals, transportation, accruals, and operational reserves.
- Partner with commercial, operations, supply, logistics, tax, treasury, and FP&A teams to support business initiatives and resolve accounting issues.
- Lead the preparation and review of management reporting, variance analysis, and financial performance insights.
- Support internal and external audits, including providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain an effective internal control environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automate manual activities, and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Participate in system implementations, acquisitions, integrations, and special projects as needed.
- Develop, mentor, and retain accounting talent while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education, Certificates, and Licenses:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- 5+ years of supervisory or management experience leading accounting teams.
- Experience supporting downstream energy, refining, marketing, transportation, distribution, or other complex operational accounting environments preferred.
- Strong experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit processes.
- Demonstrated track record of leading process improvement and accounting transformation initiatives.
- Experience with consolidation of wholly own subsidiaries, including consolidation and reporting systems
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks. Understanding of accounting concepts related to inventory, transportation, terminal operations, product movements, and other downstream business activities.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to build effective partnerships across accounting, finance, and operational teams.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement sustainable solutions.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
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