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Experience a 45X+ award-winning culture!

Embarkers enjoy:

• Work-life integration: We encourage our team to balance work with personal life. 95% of our employees feel they can take time off when necessary

• Growth and development: We offer continuous learning opportunities, including CPE credits and coaching, to support our employees' professional growth and ensure they execute excellently for clients

• Award-winning culture: Recognized for our outstanding workplace environment, we prioritize the happiness and well-being of our team

Embark isn't your ordinary consulting firm. We're committed to cultivating a workplace where everyone can thrive-where happiness is at the core of our success. Where Happy Works. Our team is dedicated to solving complex problems for finance, accounting, HR, and technology leaders with forward-thinking solutions and unparalleled hospitality. Here are a few reasons why 93% of Embarkers agree that we offer special and unique benefits:

• Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited PTO to recharge and pursue your passions

• Comprehensive healthcare: 100% paid premiums for you and your family

• Whole human growth: $150 monthly stipend for holistic development

• Career advancement: Access to CPE credits, learning platforms, coaching, and professional development

• Financial support: Up to 3% 401(k) matching and financial advisory services

• Team and community engagement: Monthly social events within your market, charitable matching, and great people!

About the role

Embark Consulting is seeking a proven financial and operational leader to join our Business Transformation practice as a Managing Director with a focus within the energy sector. This is a high-impact leadership role for a dynamic individual who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings a unique combination of strategic insight, hands-on execution, and a people-first mindset.

You'll work closely with C-level executives, private equity stakeholders, and finance leaders to solve critical challenges, improve performance, and unlock long-term enterprise value. At Embark, we're entrepreneurial, people-first, impact-driven, and building the next generation of consulting.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute business transformation strategies aligned with client goals and stakeholder expectations

• Provide strategic advice to C-suite clients, acting as a trusted advisor across complex financial and operational challenges

• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate execution and drive measurable results

• Lead end-to-end integration efforts for M&A transactions, aligning teams, systems, and processes to achieve deal objectives

• Develop and execute integration plans addressing people, processes, and technology to enable smooth transitions and synergies

• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, ensuring alignment across operations including accounting, finance, HR, IT, and other critical areas

• Monitor and measure integration progress, identifying risks and opportunities and implementing mitigation strategies as needed

• Facilitate stakeholder communication and engagement to maintain alignment and momentum throughout engagements

• Build and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and client leadership

• Mentor and guide internal teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Provide performance feedback and delegate responsibilities to drive maximum team performance

• Stay informed on market trends and best practices in M&A integration and energy sector transformation

What you'll bring

• 12+ years of experience in Big 4/public accounting and/or the oil and gas industry (upstream strongly preferred)

• Extensive experience in M&A integration, strategic operations, or organizational transformation

• CPA or CPA candidate; accounting and finance background strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals, including chart of accounts setup (fixed assets, AR, and AP subledgers)

• Strong project management expertise, including the ability to oversee large-scale, complex initiatives

• Deep understanding of post-merger integration best practices, with a focus on delivering measurable results

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives

• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage competing priorities and balance short-term wins with long-term goals

• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel; proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

• Keen attention to detail and a collaborative mindset that fosters alignment across diverse groups and cultures

• High sense of urgency, strong initiative, and the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environments

• This role requires travel to client sites as needed

Added bonus if you have...

• SEC filing exposure/experience

• Operational accounting experience

• Experience in oil and gas ERPs (Enertia, OGSYS, Pak Energy, Quorum, etc.)

• Familiarity with systems and technology implementation as part of integration processes

• MBA or equivalent graduate degree

What's in it for you

• Typical compensation range is $250-300K base, with potential bonus.

• 100% paid premiums on medical, dental, and vision for you AND your family

• 50% 401(k) match up to 6%

• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents

• Unlimited PTO

• $150 monthly stipend for whole human wellness

• Access to CPE credits, learning platforms, coaching, and professional development

• All the technology you need to be successful, including advanced software and accessories

• Monthly team outings (ax throwing, State Fair, go-kart races, and more)

In closing...

If this role sounds exciting, apply and let's start the conversation!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Upon offer of employment, employees will be asked to submit to a background check and drug screen. Dependent on ongoing client requirements, employees may also be asked to submit to a drug screening and background check throughout employment.