Job Description:

Selby Jennings is exclusively partnered with a leading Oil & Gas firm that is looking for a Lead Accountant with expertise in derivatives & hedge accounting. This company is experiencing incredibly exciting growth due to their high performance. This will be a highly visible role with an exciting career trajectory. Responsibilities: Undertake various derivative and hedge accounting responsibilities to support the energy trading business. Collaborate with Risk Control, FinanceTreasury, and other departments on commercial commodity transactions to grasp strategies and goals, monitor forecasts, and ensure proper accounting treatment of derivative transactions. Analyze daily exposure and Mark-to-Market P&L for accuracy and alignment with expectations. Develop and maintain hedge documentation, including strategies, objectives, implementation methods, effectiveness tests, and back-testing results, to ensure adherence to accounting regulations. Conduct retrospective and prospective effectiveness tests using statistical regression analysis to confirm hedge effectiveness. Record derivative transactions in the general ledger and reconcile balance sheets to validate financial positions and results. Update lead sheets and schedules for monthly close processes and quarterly financial derivatives disclosures. Support daily and monthly end-of-period processes for financial position generation and profit & loss reporting. Reconcile financial derivative trades across internal systems and clearing broker statements.Identify opportunities for performance and process enhancement, including transaction flow, systems, and controls. Stay updated on finance and accounting policies and regulations. Collaborate closely with the accounting and commercial teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. Provide training and coaching to team members. Assist in integrating new companies and businesses into the firm.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting DerivativesCrude Oil trading industry experience 5+ years of experience in energy trading accounting, back office, or any related functionExperience with MtM Accounting Strong knowledge of technical, derivative, andor public accounting. Familiarity with ETRM tool (RightAngle is preferred)Familiarity with general ledger (GL) accounting software Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP principles