Controller

Controller

Elk Range Royalties is an active buyer of mineral and royalty interests in the US. We have partnered with NGP Energy, an investment firm with over 30-year history of investing in the oil and gas business. This provides us with strong financial backing in the form of patient capital with a long-term horizon. Since our inception in 2020, Elk Range has invested over $1.2B in capital and is currently investing out of its third equity commitment from NGP under Elk Range Royalties III.

Elk Range’s success is driven by our team’s diverse range of talents and our ability to work and learn together to achieve even the most challenging of goals. All of Elk Range’s team members seek to live up to our Five Core Values: Accountability, Transparency, Improvement, Trust, and Commitment through all our interactions, both working alongside team members within the company and with mineral and royalty owners we seek to do business with.

This is an opportunity to join an exciting, knowledgeable, and active team with the ability to make an impact on day 1, gain experience and exposure to new skill sets and to grow with the company.

Job Summary

Elk Range Royalties is seeking an experienced Controller. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the Accounting Team and will report directly to the VP of Finance and Accounting as well as work closely with the Accounting Manager and various internal teams. The role will be located in Dallas, Texas and is required to be in-person.

Essential Functions

·       Oversee all aspects of financial reporting for all Elk Range entities including quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and industry standards

·       Oversee the preparation and submission of required quarterly reports to NGP and the banks

·       Manage the annual audits and work with tax advisors to facilitate the K-1 process

·       Manage outsourced accounting resources to ensure timeliness and accuracy of general accounting and other critical workflows

·       Conduct detailed review and analysis of financial performance of acquisitions to ensure appropriate asset management (in pay with operators timely and accurately)

·       Collaborate with internal teams (finance, land, engineering, and development) to complete and enhance current workflows – e.g., accruals, LOS preparation, and variance analysis.

·       Be a leader of the accounting function and prioritize development of the team

·       Assist the VP of Finance & Accounting with liquidity management

·       Manage the settlement process with acquisition and divestiture counterparties

·       Complete projects as requested by management

·       Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

·       Bachelor’s degree required; finance, accounting, or business preferred

·       8+ years of relevant work experience

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CPA with oil and gas experience preferred

·       Familiarity with oil and gas accounting software systems with experience in implementation being a plus

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel

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Experience working with an offshore team is a plus

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Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and capacity to balance a large workload.

·       Working knowledge of Spotfire (or Power BI/ Alteryx/Tableau), SQL and/or Python is a plus.

Travel Requirements

·       Potential 5% - 10% domestic and international travel required for meetings, trainings, and conferences. International travel would involve an annual on-site training session with the team in India.

Benefits

·       Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

·       Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

·       SEP IRA Plan with 10% company contribution

·       Unlimited PTO and Flex Scheduling with tenure

·       14+ Paid Holidays

·       Newly renovated office location in the Dallas Design District with in-office gym

·       Company-provided lunch on Fridays

·       Regular offsite team building events

Elk Range Royalties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your resume to careers@elkrange.com