Lead JV Auditor

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescents leadership is an experienced team of investment financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Crescent Energy is seeking an experienced Lead Joint Venture Auditor to join our Houston-based Accounting organization. This position will be responsible for planning coordinating conducting and supporting joint venture audits across Crescents operated and non-operated asset portfolio. The role will serve as the primary liaison for partner and operator audit activities including hosting audits of Crescent-operated properties and conducting audits of third-party operators to ensure compliance with Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) COPAS Accounting Procedures revenue distribution requirements and other contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of upstream oil and gas accounting and audit experience including significant experience with COPAS audits joint interest billing reviews and revenue audits. This role requires a collaborative professional capable of partnering effectively with Joint Venture Accounting Revenue Accounting Production Accounting Land Supply Chain Operations and Finance teams. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical negotiation and communication skills along with the ability to identify quantify and resolve audit exceptions while maintaining productive relationships with partners and operators.

This position reports to the Operations Accounting Supervisor.

• Lead and conduct audits of non-operated joint ventures including planning testing exception development reporting and settlement negotiations.
• Manage and host partner audits of Crescent-operated properties serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and working interest owners.
• Review joint interest billings (JIBs) revenue distributions overhead charges capital expenditures and operating expenses for compliance with Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) COPAS Accounting Procedures and other contractual requirements.
• Analyze accounting records source documentation contracts AFEs and supporting schedules to identify audit exceptions recovery opportunities and compliance risks.
• Prepare audit workpapers reports exception summaries and supporting documentation for management review.
• Coordinate with Joint Venture Accounting Revenue Accounting Land Operations Supply Chain and Finance teams to investigate and resolve audit-related matters.
• Lead settlement discussions with operators and partners to resolve audit findings and recover identified exceptions.
• Support acquisition divestiture and integration activities through audit and due diligence reviews as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes strengthen controls and enhance compliance with contractual obligations.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

• 5 years of upstream oil and gas accounting joint venture accounting revenue accounting audit or related industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading COPAS audits joint interest billing audits and revenue audits.
• Advanced knowledge of Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) COPAS Accounting Procedures and oil and gas industry accounting practices.
• Experience hosting partner audits and conducting audits of third-party operators.
• Experience developing audit exceptions negotiating settlements and driving issues to resolution.
• Strong analytical research and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with oil and gas accounting systems and ERP platforms required; SAP experience preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Accredited Petroleum Accountant (APA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or similar professional designation preferred.
• Active participation in COPAS or related industry organizations.
• Experience auditing operated and non-operated assets across multiple basins.
• Experience supporting acquisition divestiture and integration activities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex audits and competing priorities.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and control enhancements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.

Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion gender/pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process please let us know by contacting .