Assistant Controller

Overview

Under direction, the Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. This position oversees the monthly close, prepares technical accounting entries, and ensures reporting accuracy while collaborating closely with both finance and field operations. The Assistant Controller's work will directly influence leadership decisions, strengthen financial controls, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

• Management and execution of the monthly financial close process, including coordination with field personnel to review accrual estimates
• Preparation of ARO, depletion, and other technical accounting entries
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual operational performance reports for the management team
• Analyzing financial data and contributing to financial reporting and control processes
• Working with the Company’s external accounting firm on quarterly and annual tax reporting as well as the annual audit
• Assisting in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements, including cash flow statements and required footnote disclosures
• Preparing monthly bank covenant packages
• Working with Treasury to ensure proper maintenance of the Company’s hedge position
• Supporting Treasury in forecasting cash and debt balances
• All other job-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline. Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible related experience
• Experience working with external auditors

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage concurrent projects while meeting reasonable deadlines
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience with Quorum software preferred
• Experience in the energy industry highly preferred

Work is primarily conducted indoors within a professional office setting. The temperature and humidity are generally controlled, but conditions can fluctuate. This position requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, and phone, and involves the ability to read and analyze data on a computer screen for extended periods. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, with standard office conversations and equipment in use.

Light to moderate lifting (up to 20 pounds) of office supplies may be required occasionally.

$140,000 - $160,000 yearly

Bakersfield, CA