Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting & Consolidations

At H&P, our people are our strength.

Since 1920, Helmerich & Payne (H&P) has been the industry's most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, so does our approach. We are transforming drilling through innovative rig technologies and advanced drilling solutions, building on more than a century of success while delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers. At H&P, our people are our greatest strength.

Guided by our Core Values, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can develop, grow, and bring their authentic selves to work every day. We believe careers are more than a series of jobs. They are journeys. Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together.

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting & Consolidations is responsible for leading the Company's global consolidation and corporate accounting functions, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. This role oversees the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, corporate accounting activities, intercompany transactions, stock-based compensation accounting, and key financial reporting processes.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented accounting leader with strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic public company environment.

Work Type:
In-Office

Location:

Tulsa, OK

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual global consolidation process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules. Manage the consolidation system and related reporting processes, including maintenance of hierarchies, ownership structures, and chart of accounts. Monitor and review foreign currency translation and consolidation adjustments. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and company accounting policies.

Oversee corporate accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close responsibilities. Manage accounting for stock-based compensation programs, including expense recognition, vesting activity, share-based awards, treasury shares, and earnings per share calculations. Oversee dividend accounting and other corporate transactions. Review and analyze corporate and consolidated financial results for accuracy and completeness. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to close processes, reporting efficiencies, and accounting automation.

Oversee intercompany transaction accounting, reconciliations, eliminations, and settlement processes. Ensure the integrity of financial data across legal entities and reporting structures. Develop, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and key accounting processes. Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and reduce risk.

Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors. Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and timely resolution of audit requests. Support SEC filing processes, including preparation and review of financial statement disclosures and related analyses. Stay current on emerging accounting standards and assess impacts to the organization.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting professionals. Establish clear performance expectations and support employee development through coaching and training. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, HR, Internal Audit, and operational leadership teams.

Support acquisitions, restructurings, system implementations, and other strategic projects. Leverage technology and automation tools to enhance reporting capabilities and process efficiencies. Perform special projects, financial analyses, and other duties as assigned by management.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or higher. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience demonstrating the technical and leadership skills required for this role. 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams and processes. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement consolidations. Extensive experience with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Experience managing intercompany accounting and consolidation activities within a multi-entity organization.

Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems, such as Oracle, SAP, Hyperion/FCCS, or similar platforms.…