Accounting Manager

Company Description:

A privately held exploration and production company, Hunt Oil has successfully conducted worldwide petroleum operations for over 90 years and is one of the world’s leading independent energy companies. The mission of Hunt Oil Company is to be a growth-oriented industry leader respected throughout the world for the quality and competency of its people, the efficiency and scope of its operations, and its rich heritage of honesty and integrity. 

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing corporate and international accounting functions while leading a team of three Staff Accountants. This role manages key accounting processes, including month-end close, intercompany accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support. The Accounting Manager partners with internal stakeholders and external auditors, provides guidance on complex accounting transactions, and drives process improvements through automation and emerging technologies.

The following is a detailed listing of responsibilities; however, other responsibilities or special projects may be assigned as needed:

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of 3 Staff Accountants 
• Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including corporate accounting, international accounting 
• Assist in accounting for new and/or complex transactions
• Work with the internal team and external auditors for year-end financial audit activities
• Own process flows for corporate accounting processes, actively working to improve them
• Assist in enhancing practices through automation and/or artificial intelligence 
• Ad-hoc analysis and journal entries
• Preparation and/or review of account reconciliations
• Month-end analysis and entries, primarily in a review capacity 
• Monthly intercompany accounting and analysis 
• Manage the month-end close process across multiple departments

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong understanding of accounting and US GAAP
• Manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Required Experience: 

• 7-10 years of experience in accounting 
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required 
• MBA preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Company Highlights:

• For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people. 
• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
• Highly competitive compensation
• Hybrid work options available for most roles
• Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
• All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums 
• Education Assistance Program
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
• Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ
• Commitment to the following ideals:
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • An exceptional employee experience

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.