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Oil Gas Finance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$250/hr

Vice President - Finance (Oil & Gas) Department: Finance Location: Denver Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Salary Range: $245,000 to $286,000 Job Summary The VP of Finance is an executive-level ...

Controller - Oil & Gas

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Your Mission We're seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for Yukon Exploration Operating. This individual will serve as the senior ...

WI · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Your Mission We're seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for Yukon Exploration Operating. This individual will serve as the senior ...

Senior Oil & Gas Accountant

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Prepare and review financial statements and reports * Analyze account activity and investigate variances * Maintain fixed asset and oil & gas property accounting records * Support Joint Interest ...

Senior Oil & Gas Accountant

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Prepare and review financial statements and reports * Analyze account activity and investigate variances * Maintain fixed asset and oil & gas property accounting records * Support Joint Interest ...

Senior Oil & Gas Accountant

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Prepare and review financial statements and reports * Analyze account activity and investigate variances * Maintain fixed asset and oil & gas property accounting records * Support Joint Interest ...

Senior Oil & Gas Accountant

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Prepare and review financial statements and reports * Analyze account activity and investigate variances * Maintain fixed asset and oil & gas property accounting records * Support Joint Interest ...

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in upstream oil & gas finance , exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners.

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How much do oil gas finance jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for oil gas finance in the United States is $92,631.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an oil gas finance?

An Oil & Gas Finance job involves managing financial activities specific to the oil and gas industry, including budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and risk management. Professionals in this field assess financial viability, secure funding for projects, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. They work closely with engineers, executives, and investors to optimize financial performance. Strong knowledge of energy markets, commodity pricing, and financial modeling is essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in oil gas finance, and why are they important?

To thrive in Oil Gas Finance, you need strong analytical abilities, financial modeling expertise, and a solid grounding in accounting or finance—typically supported by a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, or related fields. Proficiency with financial reporting software, advanced Excel, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP, as well as certifications such as CFA or CPA, are often expected. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly make candidates stand out. These competencies are essential for managing complex financial transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making in the dynamic oil and gas industry.

What are the most common challenges faced in an oil gas finance role?

In an Oil Gas Finance role, professionals often navigate challenges such as volatile commodity prices, complex regulatory environments, and large-scale capital projects that require careful financial planning. They may also need to analyze and report on financial performance in a high-pressure setting, balancing short-term operational needs with long-term investment strategies. Collaboration with engineering, operations, and management teams is frequent, requiring finance professionals to translate technical project details into financial terms. Adapting quickly to changes in market conditions and regulatory frameworks is crucial for success in this dynamic field.

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Infographic showing various Oil Gas Finance job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 90% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,631 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Vice President - Finance (Oil & Gas)

Denver, CO • On-site

Prairie Operating Co LLC
Oil and Gas Extraction • 11 - 50 employees

$250/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Position Title: Vice President - Finance (Oil & Gas)

Department: Finance

Location: Denver

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Salary Range: $245,000 to $286,000

Job Summary

The VP of Finance is an executive-level position responsible for the forward Planning, Budgeting, Treasury, Hedging, M&A, CapitalMarketsand offering processes. This position helpsto overseethe organization's financial operations to ensure financial health, and support high-level strategic planning / growth.

Essential Functions
  • Collaborates across various business functions (Finance, Accounting, Corporate Development, Operations, Land, and Legal) to understand business needs, develop strategies, and ensure financial goals support business objectives

  • Responsible for financial modeling and analytical tools to measure and forecast the impact of various economic scenarios, risks, and business changes

  • Owns and develops the internal NAV Model for financial modeling related to various strategicobjectives, M&A, hedging program, capital markets, etc.

  • Partnership with Corporate Development to align financial needs of the business, partner on the corporate model, FP&A and forward lookingforecaston a monthly basis

  • Implement optimized financial processes to ensuretimelyinternal reporting for real-time decision making, Board meetings, reporting, etc.

  • Prepare presentations to Senior Management, the Board ofDirectorsand external parties

  • Maintaina database tracking the performance of corporate merger candidates, and works with Corp Development Team to model and evaluate

  • Create andmaintainworking relationships with various external stakeholders, including, but not limited to investment bankers and commercial lenders

  • Assistin the accounting aspects of acquisitions and divestitures

  • Assistin preparation of Board reporting, earnings releases, and other management reporting requests

  • Flexibility to own / attack special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS / Skills / Special Knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in business / finance / accounting

  • MBApreferred

  • Minimum of 10 yearsexperiencein oil and gas accounting

  • Asset level experience withupstream oil and gas business

  • Extensive oil and gas financial modeling experience

  • Experience with Aires, oil and gas ERP systems (e.g.Quorum) preferred

  • Positive culture carrier, leads by example, a doer with an extreme ownership philosophy

  • Proficiencyin Microsoft Office products including advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint

  • Working knowledge of financial statements and purchase accounts, discounted cashflowand internal rates of return

  • Ability to work under pressure and overtime

  • Demonstrate high degree of integrity

Work environment
  • Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.

  • The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

  • Field work will be outdoors under variable weather conditions

Physical demands
  • May require occasional lifting of heavy objects.

  • The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

employee benefits

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at its discretion at any time. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

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