Accounting Manager Sr

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSBILITIES:

The Accounting Manager – Treasury & Technical Accounting is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the Company’s most technically complex and highly audited accounting functions. This role leads the Treasury Accounting organization, including cash accounting, hedging, debt accounting, and Next Lvl plugging accounting, ensuring accuracy, strong controls, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across all areas.

This position is ideal for a CPA with public company experience who thrives in technically challenging environments, enjoys being pushed professionally, and is energized by building scalable, automated, and best‑in‑class accounting processes. The successful candidate will be a confident leader of high performers, comfortable setting high expectations while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Treasury & Technical Accounting Leadership

• Lead and oversee accounting for cash, debt, derivatives/hedging, and Next Lvl plugging activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, Company policy, and SOX requirements.
• Own accounting conclusions and documentation for complex and judgmental areas, including hedge accounting, debt modifications, interest expense, amortization, and plugging obligations.
• Serve as the primary accounting partner to Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and external advisors on treasury‑related transactions and technical matters.

Audit & Controls Excellence

• Own audit readiness for all treasury and plugging activities; prepare, review, and maintain audit‑quality support and technical memos.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors for all treasury‑related audit areas.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls to support a public‑company SOX environment.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high‑performing accounting professionals.
• Set clear expectations, provide direct and constructive feedback, and cultivate future leaders within the accounting organization.
• Create a culture that values accountability, technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Technology, Automation & Analytics

• Actively leverage and expand the Company’s technology portfolio, including AI tools, Hyperion, BI platforms, and ERP systems, to automate reconciliations, reporting, and control execution.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce manual effort, increase accuracy, and improve timeliness and transparency.
• Partner closely with IT and Finance leadership to design scalable, future‑state accounting processes.

Close & Reporting

• Oversee month‑end and quarter‑end close activities for treasury and plugging accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and well‑documented reporting to support internal management reporting and external financial statements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license (required).
• Public company accounting experience (required); public accounting or Big 4 background strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Proven experience owning complex, highly audited accounting areas.

Preferred:

• Experience with treasury accounting, debt, derivatives, or hedge accounting.
• Prior leadership in technically complex accounting environments.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or asset‑intensive industries.

Office Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.