Lead Financial Reporting Accountant

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today's greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Lead Financial Reporting Accountant, working independently with limited supervision, is responsible for leading the preparation, analysis, and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for both internal and external use. This role demonstrates mastery in advanced financial reporting, SEC compliance, and business process optimization, playing a pivotal role in decision‑making, audit coordination, and mentorship to foster the overall excellence of the Financial Reporting function.

The position excels in managing reporting deadlines, collaborating across disciplines, and translating complex financial data into actionable insights, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC guidelines.

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for external use, ensuring all documentation complies with SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors and coordinate audit‑related activities.
• Understand the industry and Devon's operations and apply that understanding to financial performance and results.
• Reports, communicates, and presents financial analysis in plain English terms.
• Independently apply advanced accounting principles, theories, and concepts to assignments such as financial statement reviews, analysis, and interpretation at a high level of proficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with other accounting and reporting staff to improve departmental communications and overall accounting efficiencies.
• Assist in the preparation and review of press releases and operations reports as part of the quarterly and yearly reporting cycle; interact and provide information to investor relations, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of 10‑Q, 10‑K, press releases, operations reports, and governmental reports as part of the quarterly and yearly reporting cycle.
• Understand and adhere to systems of internal control.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, financial reporting, and/or oil and gas accounting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

• Strong technical experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and SEC reporting.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate and promote Devon's employee attributes.
• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• SEC Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Internal Controls
• Audit Coordination
• Financial Documentation
• Financial Risk Assessment
• Variance Analysis
• Business Process Improvements
• Financial Compliance
• Mentoring & Training
• Data Analysis

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.