Senior Financial Marketing Analyst; Houston, Midland or Austin

Senior Financial Marketing Analyst (Houston, Midland or Austin)

The University of Texas System Administration seeks a Senior Financial Marketing Analyst to audit oil and gas production and royalty data on University Lands, safeguarding the financial interests of the Permanent University Fund (PUF).

Location: Houston, Midland or Austin, TX |
Job Type: Full-time |
Start Date: Immediate |
Salary: Commensurate with experience

• Lead royalty audits with limited supervision, planning and executing audit objectives, scope, and work programs.
• Identify operator contacts, prepare meeting agendas, and conduct operator interviews to gather information.
• Analyze production and royalty reporting for discrepancies and anomalies, reviewing run statements, percent of proceeds, purchaser contracts, and production reports to ensure compliance with lease agreements and Texas Education Code.
• Work with University Lands’ Oil & Gas Analysts and operators to correct reporting issues, reconciling ledger balances to verify royalty receipt.
• Perform fieldwork activities and conduct operator interviews independently or under limited supervision.
• Document work performed, prepare work papers, and communicate findings and recommendations to the audit team and clients.
• Prepare draft audit reports with applicable observations and recommendations.
• Set deadlines for assigned tasks, monitor time to meet project deadlines, and provide clear direction to team members.
• Research and evaluate revenue enhancement opportunities and collaborate with operators to ensure compliance with University Lands’ rules and regulations.
• Prioritize tasks with a focus on providing customer service while meeting timely completion requirements for special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proficient with standard concepts, procedures, protocols, and methodologies within the oil and gas audit field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self‑motivated with exceptional time and project management skills.
• Ability to apply analytical and interpretive skills to problem solving.
• Strong report‑writing experience, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Power BI.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, marketing, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of seven years of related experience in the energy industry.
• Each additional year of experience or education over the required minimum may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Oil and gas audit experience.

• May work around standard office conditions.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), mandatory participation. A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration, including criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check.

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.

For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti.