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Lead Accountant - Revenue

Company:
SM Energy
Location:
Denver, CO, 80208
Posted:
May 20, 2024
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Description:

The Marketed Revenue Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the revenue booking, royalty distribution, and other related accounting processes.

A successful candidate will have the ability to lead a team of revenue accountants, prioritize activities within their functional area, prepare and deliver meaningful financial information and analysis, and manage complex projects.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties: * Lead, coordinate, and execute revenue accounting close responsibilities.

* Prepare and deliver meaningful financial information, performance metrics, analyses, and reports within functional area.

* Perform or oversee special analyses, non-recurring transactions, and manage complex projects as necessary.

* Prepare and/or review account reconciliations.

* Provide training and development within area of responsibility.

* Apply proficient accounting and finance principles and understand financial statement impacts.

* Respond to audit requests and assist with the coordination of audit activities.

* Identify, recommend, and implement best practices and improvements to processes within functional area.

* Lead and/or participate in department or cross functional projects/initiatives.

* Lead and/or assist in owner relations inquiries.

* Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; model and promote company culture and values.

* Maintains and fosters a high level of vigilance and awareness for cyber security risks.

* Other duties as assigned.

Computer/Software Applications: * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.

* Working knowledge of SAP PRA and FICO modules, Microsoft Power BI and Alteryx.

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills: * Demonstrates a strong work ethic, is a team player, and applies critical thinking with an attention to detail.

* General to advance understanding of industry revenue standards and practices.

* Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.

* Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to identify and mitigate risk to ensure effective internal control structure.

* Provide functional support as a power user or data steward for systems including, but not limited to, Company data cubes, PRA, Power BI, and Alteryx.

* Ability to work independently and provide guidance to others on complex revenue accounting matters.

* Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a primarily remote work environment.

Experience/Education: * Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of study.

Master's degree in accounting or related field of study a plus.

* Minimum 8+ years of relevant work experience required (10+ years in lieu of education). Oil and gas accounting experience preferred.

* CPA preferred; APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant professional credentials and certifications a plus.

Location/Work Schedule: Denver - Hybrid with ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice and as needed to support business and team requirements.

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