Accounting and Finance
Sr. Accountant
To $75K + Bonus
Responsible for accounting, reconciliation,
G&A analysis, cash management, and various other tasks.
Reports to the Controller
Provides monthly accounting
services for division and other specific assigned entities.
Prepares and submits accounting entries.
Prepares and analyzes portions of the
consolidated statements including inter-company reconciliations and
eliminations.
Assists in coordination of
consolidation information from reporting unit controllers.
Position also includes keeping the various entities in
synch with regards to investment, equity and debt and work with Tax and
Treasury regarding compliance reporting.
Assists in preparation of monthly internal management
reporting packages on results of operations, which includes variance analysis
of consolidated results.
Performs various quarterly
and year-end audit responsibilities.
Assists the regional reporting units with closing
issues as necessary.
Provides assistance, open communication and feedback
to teammates and superiors.
Provide oversight of day-to-day cash
management functions, including cash application/accounts receivable
maintenance, and development of long-term cash forecast for a high growth
company having multiple subsidiaries and affiliates.
Provide recommendations on improving cash
management processes and optimizing working capital.
Interface throughout company to resolve
cash management issues.
Manage company’s electronic banking system
that’s linked to company’s concentration bank.
Ensure proper controls and authorizations
are in place for the processing of electronic funds transfers.
Coordinate banking requirements for
establishing new accounts for corporate, regional and international offices.
Requires
Accounting/Finance degree. A
CPA is desired.
3 to 5 years of
solid accounting experience. Ideally
would like some public accounting experience. Some experience with cash
management or treasury is a plus.
Excellent
spreadsheet modeling skills are required.
Solid general
ledger experience (2-3 years is preferable)
Must
possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Due to the size of
this particular office location there is great growth potential and visibility
to upper management.
Seeking
the type of person who likes challenges, takes the initiative, etc.
Contact: cstowe@kern-search.com
Assistant Controller
To $150K + Bonus
The Assistant Controller is the primary contact with each reporting
organization of the consolidated group.
The position must set and insure that all internal control, financial/tax
reporting and economic parameters are applied on a consistent, efficient and
effective manner in accordance with established company policies.
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Develop, implement and review all internal
control policies and procedures for headquarters and each affiliate.
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Reviews and enforces all Sarbanes-Oxley
policies and procedures on a monthly basis.
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Responsible for a designated component of the
monthly internal reporting financial statement package.
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Coordinates the quarterly (Form 10-Q) and
annual (Form 10-K) Securities and Exchange Reporting.
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Keeps abreast of recent FAS, SEC and
International Accounting Standards and pronouncements.
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Participates in the preparation of Board and
Audit Committee meeting presentations.
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Oversees company cash management, foreign exchange
and investment policies.
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Evaluates all company risks such as currency,
operational, investment, retentions, transference through insurance programs on
casualty, liability and employee welfare.
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Monitors foreign jurisdiction reporting and
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Oversees information technology systems and
establishes corporate standards including communications.
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Recommends and is responsible for employee
security (welfare and travel).
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Stays abreast of international tax planning
strategies.
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Approves all administrative and financial
invoices.
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Will be a team member who will evaluate
Economics for corporate activities such as:
Model Construction and Review
Cash Forecasts (monthly)
Projects
Quarterly/Annual - Profit/Loss projections
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Maintains relationships with outside audit
firm and tax lawyers.
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Submits and monitors domestic salary survey
administration, stock option programs.
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Defines, manages and acts as custodian of
administrative records (
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business
Administration.
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CPA designation.
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MBA is a plus.
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Bilingual in Spanish or Russian.
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Minimum of 20 years upstream oil and gas
experience with prior international exposure.
Personal Competence Required:
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Seeking an individual who can move into the
controllership role at a future point
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Ability to accomplish established objectives
within a small, diverse and challenging corporate environment.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and
priorities.
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Must be willing to travel extensively and
make tough decisions.
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing
and orally in an international business environment.
Contact: cstowe@kern-search.com
Payroll Manager
To $75K + Bonus
Individual will manage payroll process, Direct
the work of a group of administrative employees engaged in the processing of
system wide bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls
Must maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and
hour laws
Must maintain current on Ceridian Payroll system
Must
facilitate management and employee understanding of payroll procedures
Supervises
all payroll processing and related activities, including training and
evaluation of staff.
Interviews,
selects and assigns staff.
Solves
problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies.
Initiates
changes in work assignments or processing to improve efficiency.
Assists
in development of overall payroll procedures by recommending improvements or
changes when deemed necessary for greater efficiency.
Supervises
and reviews the preparation of all payroll statements and reports.
Audits work
of all employees on an ongoing basis.
Performs
other duties related to administrative responsibilities as assigned by the
immediate supervisor.
Bachelors/Associates
degree in a business related field and five to seven (5 – 7 ) years of Payroll managing/processing
or any appropriate combination of education and experience
Two to three
(2-3) years experience supervising administrative staff.
Three to
five (3-5) years experience with Ceridian Payroll system (Source 500 and/or Web
based)
Ability to effectively
communicate both orally and written; to work in a high stress environment and
as part of team focused on customer service
Contact: cstowe@kern-search.com
Internal Auditor – Oil and Gas
To $70’s
Perform internal control, financial and
operational audits
Create audit work
products such as audit work papers, analyses and engagement documentation
Participate in
meeting and assist in the preparation of the final audit work
Evaluate and test
processes and related controls as they relate to Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Utilize technology
and tools to continually learn and invocate
Assist with special
projects as requested
Working knowledge of
PeopleSoft and FOCUS Assurance Software
Prior external/internal
audit experience
Familiarity with COSO
Framework
Bachelor’s degree
with an emphasis in Business (Accounting or Finance) with a minimum of 2 years
of relevant experience
Strong interpersonal
skills and strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Candidate should
exhibit self motivation, ability to accept additional responsibility,
willingness to accept new challenges in a dynamic environment
Flexibility to work
overtime as needed to meet deadlines
Candidate will be
responsible for multiple projects and should be able to work under pressure in
a fast paced environment
CPA/CIA/CFE
certification or candidate is preferred
Ability to travel up to 25%
Contact: cstowe@kern-search.com
Financial Analysts –Energy/Petroluem
Salary to $80K + Bonus
Focus in the analytical side not the transactional side.
Areas of opportunity include: Cash Flow Analysis and Planning and Forecasting
Analysis.
The group as a whole is responsible for external reporting, systems
development, process improvement, financial analysis, and governance
activities. Additionally, the group develops and delivers actual and forecast
reporting to corporate
The team works directly with the CFO and President,
regional Teams, regional support groups to deliver reports and meet objectives.
Individual must demonstrate an ability to work in a team based culture with
emphasis on knowledge sharing and relationship management.
Must have understanding of consolidation systems and processes and display
problem solving and analysis skills that will ensure credibility with other
groups.
Must possess strong communication skills with all levels of management and have
the ability to coordinate activities throughout various locations
Ideally prefer 5 + years of solid financial analysis and
accounting experience along with an MBA. Will also consider
candidates with a CPA.
Previous experience in the oil and gas industry is strongly preferred.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and
the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
A self-starter who is very motivated and who works well
without direct or close supervision.
Customer focus.
Good problem-solving skills.
Contact: cstowe@kern-search.com
Structuring Analyst / Sr. Risk Analyst
Salary: $65K -$85K + Bonus
– depending on experience
Candidates must understand the big picture.
Individual will identify, comprehend and capture the risk of all trades and
structured deals into the risk books.
Mark to market valuation and position reporting for several books included in
the regional risk portfolio.
Reconcile and quantify value and position changes of regional risk portfolio
and communicate the results to Regional Risk Manager.
Work as a team with other risk analysts to consolidate three regional risk
portfolios into one Corporate portfolio for approval
by Vice President of Corporate Risk Management.
Develop improvements to automate, enhance and improve efficiency of existing
risk books.
Reconcile monthly earning expectations with actual numbers from accounting.
Perform other projects.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, mathematics or
economics.
At least 3 years of proven experience in commodity trading or risk management.
Strong quantitative and communication skills are required.
Proven track record of success in setting and accomplishing
goals.
Must be very strong in EXCEL
Contact: cstowe@kern-search.com