Manager, Finance & Accounting – Energy

Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Alvarez & Marsal’s Energy & Chemicals (A&M Energy) practice provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance through top-line growth and bottom-line expense management. We partner with our clients to identify opportunities, enhance efficiencies, and maintain a competitive advantage. We deliver operational, consulting, and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges, and maximize value. Our lean, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients. We encourage our professionals to live our values of integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity daily, and embrace enriching and diverse experiences with clients and colleagues.
A&M is a firm that values results-oriented leadership and strong people skills. We put a premium on individuals with the right experience who can deliver the most value. Additionally, we provide frequent opportunities to take on greater responsibility and always support employees in professional development. At A&M, you will work alongside world-class consultants and former industry executives to deliver gold standard work for our clients. A successful candidate will enjoy an environment that emphasizes entrepreneurship and minimal hierarchy and bureaucracy.
How You Will Contribute
As we continue to expand, A&M Energy is seeking Managers with deep Finance & Accounting (F&A) experience within the Energy sector to support our private equity and corporate clients. Our F&A professionals work alongside CFOs and finance leadership teams to address critical business challenges, improve finance performance, support transactions, and execute complex transformation initiatives.
Successful candidates will bring experience across many of the following areas:
Finance Transformation & Performance Improvement: Finance functional effectiveness; finance operating model design; cost reduction and cost takeout; process improvement; organizational effectiveness
End-to-End Finance Processes: Record-to-Report (R2R); Order-to-Cash (O2C); Procure-to-Pay (P2P); financial close and reporting; process optimization
Energy Finance & Accounting: Revenue accounting; revenue close processes; production accounting and gas measurement; PP&A processing; corporate reserve advisory; external reporting and financial statement close advisory
Transaction Support: F&A due diligence and transaction support; integration and separation planning; finance function readiness; synergy and cost opportunity assessment
Accounting, Controls & Reporting: Internal audit; internal controls and SOX; SEC and external reporting; GAAP accounting matters; external audit support
Planning & Analysis: Financial planning and analysis; management reporting; performance management; cost management
Finance Systems & Technology: Finance systems transformation, implementation and integration, including experience with Energy and enterprise platforms such as Enertia, Quorum, ProCount and SAP
Key Responsibilities
Lead F&A transformation, performance improvement, and transaction-related engagements for private equity and corporate clients across the Energy sector
Lead workstreams and project teams to deliver high-quality work within established timelines
Partner with CFOs, finance leaders, and other senior client stakeholders to identify critical business and finance issues and develop actionable solutions
Assess finance organizations, processes, operating models, systems, and capabilities to identify opportunities for improved performance
Evaluate and validate analyses and develop recommendations in the context of the overall engagement
Develop and implement recommendations related to finance process improvement, cost optimization, operating model design, controls, and organizational effectiveness
Structure complex problems and synthesize financial, operational, and organizational insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Build client-ready presentations and deliverables that communicate complex findings in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
Implement and oversee the quality of project deliverables
Effectively manage project teams and day-to-day client relationships to ensure exceptional performance
Collaborate with A&M's industry, transaction, operations, and functional experts to deliver integrated solutions for clients
Participate in the development and presentation of proposals and support broader business development and client relationship activities
Coach and develop junior team members while contributing to the continued growth of the A&M Energy practice
Required Skillset
Strong Finance & Accounting foundation with experience advising or working within complex Energy organizations
Prior management consulting and/or public accounting experience; Big Four experience strongly preferred
CPA required
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Procure-to-Pay
Experience across finance transformation, performance improvement, accounting advisory, and/or transaction-related F&A initiatives
Strong knowledge and application of GAAP
Demonstrated Energy industry knowledge with experience addressing sector-specific finance and accounting challenges
Ability to structure ambiguous problems, perform and oversee complex analyses, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead workstreams, manage teams, and operate across multiple priorities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop executive-level presentations and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
Experience with finance and ERP systems; systems implementation and/or integration experience is highly desirable
Exposure to private equity clients and large corporate clients is a strong advantage
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Comfortable with travel (domestic and international)
Qualifications
4–8 years of relevant experience in management consulting, public accounting, and/or industry roles with a focus on Finance & Accounting
Demonstrated experience in the Energy industry, either through consulting engagements or in-house roles
CPA required
Prior Big Four consulting or public accounting experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong knowledge and application of GAAP
Demonstrated experience across one or more core F&A areas, including finance transformation, accounting and reporting, finance process improvement, transaction support, cost optimization, and/or finance operating model design
Experience with Energy-specific finance and accounting processes such as revenue accounting, production accounting, gas measurement, PP&A, reserve advisory, and/or revenue close is highly desirable
Proven ability to manage client engagements, own deliverables, lead client communication, and manage and develop project teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Finance systems implementation and integration experience, including exposure to platforms such as Enertia, Quorum, ProCount, and/or SAP, is a plus
Client-facing experience required, with the ability to present to and build relationships with senior finance and business stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and ambiguous environments
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part-time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
The salary range is $135,000–$160,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Salary : $135,000 - $160,000