Caturus

Upstream gas production and LNG export

Financial Reporting Manager - Upstream

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
At least 8 years of experience, including at least 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting requirements.
Extensive knowledge of specialized technical accounting applicable to oil and gas companies; upstream experience is preferred.
Proficiency in accounting technical pronouncements, research, and analysis.
Experience building or maturing SOX 404 internal controls over financial reporting.
Proven leadership abilities managing and mentoring a team of direct reports.
Oral and written communication skills to interface effectively with management and auditors.
Strong data management skills, including the ability to format, model, and analyze data.
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet business needs.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong PowerPoint skills to independently build polished, board-ready presentations with charts, graphs, and supporting content for Audit Committee meetings; general proficiency in Word and Outlook.
Ability to perform under pressure and adjust to frequently changing needs and requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare periodic external financial statements and footnotes, and assist with internal management reports, bank compliance reports, and ad hoc reports for the upstream business unit.
Prepare Management's Discussion and Analysis for Caturus Energy, LLC, as required by certain indentures.
Lead, mentor, and develop upstream financial reporting staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Analyze operating trends, liquidity, working capital, and key financial ratios.
Assist with research and preparation of technical accounting memoranda for complex accounting matters and transactions.
Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements and assist with their implementation.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain an effective internal control environment over financial reporting.
Serve as the financial statement audit liaison with external auditors and review items required for financial statement audits, including PBCs.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, and control effectiveness.
Maintain debt covenant compliance calculations and reporting.
Meet deadlines, including issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with reporting requirements.
Assist management with due diligence for potential acquisitions and other transactions.
Complete special accounting and analytics projects assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

A CPA is strongly preferred.
A Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus.
Public accounting and industry experience are preferred.
Upstream experience is a strong plus.

About Us:
The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.

Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.

Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.

Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.

Caturus is seeking an experienced Manager, Financial Reporting to support the Financial Reporting function for the upstream business unit. This individual will be responsible for the timely preparation of external U.S. GAAP compliant financial statements for Caturus Energy, LLC. This individual will contribute to accounting research and will coordinate with external auditors. This position will collaborate with other functions across the organization, including operations, commercial, tax, treasury and FP&A, and will serve as a subject matter resource for financial reporting matters. The Manager will also drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and systems. The individual will report to the Vice President, Accounting and the work location is Caturus corporate headquarters in Houston, TX.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for the preparation of periodic external financial statements and footnotes, assist with internal management reports, reports for bank compliance and ad hoc reports for the upstream business unit
Prepare MD&A for Caturus Energy LLC, as required by certain indentures
Lead, mentor, and develop upstream financial reporting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Analysis of operating trends, liquidity, working capital and key financial ratios
Assist with the research and preparation of technical accounting memos for complex accounting matters and transactions
Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements and assist with implementation
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain an effective internal control environment over financial reporting
Financial statement audit liaison with external auditors, responsible for reviewing items required for financial statement audits (PBCs)
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, and control effectiveness
Responsible for maintaining debt covenant compliance calculations and reporting
Ensure deadlines are met, including issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with reporting requirements
Assist management in due diligence activity of potential acquisitions and other transactions
Special accounting and analytics projects assigned by management

Qualifications:
Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
CPA strongly preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration a plus

Experience:

8+ years of experience with at least 3 years of management or supervisory experience. Preference for both public accounting and industry experience; upstream experience a strong plus

Competencies:

Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting requirements Extensive knowledge of specialized technical accounting applicable to oil and gas companies; upstream preferred
Proficient in accounting technical pronouncements, research and analysis
Experience building and/or maturing SOX 404 internal controls over financial reporting
Proven leadership abilities managing and mentoring a team of direct reports
Oral and written communication skills to interface effectively with management and auditors
Strong data management skills; ability to format, model and analyze
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet business needs
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; strong PowerPoint skills to independently build polished, board-ready presentations with charts, graphs, and supporting content for Audit Committee meetings; general proficiency in Word and Outlook
Highly organized and proactive and must be eager to collaborate and expand knowledge base
Proven ability to perform under pressure and adjust to meet frequently changing needs and requirements

About the Company

Caturus

Upstream gas production and LNG export

Caturus integrates upstream natural gas production with LNG export, delivering fuel from U.S. wells to global markets. Its wellhead-to-water model links Texas drilling through Caturus Energy to the Commonwealth LNG export terminal in Cameron, Louisiana, a 9.5 mtpa facility that liquefies gas for international shipment. The company differentiates itself by combining production and export under one strategy and by securing long-term offtake agreements with Glencore, JERA, and PETRONAS to fill capacity. Its goal is to provide low-emission U.S. gas to global customers while expanding LNG capacity as part of the energy transition.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $9.8B
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: Not listed

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