Team Lead, Production Accounting
Job Description
We are seeking a Team Lead, Production Accounting to oversee a team of production accountants supporting a portfolio of oil and gas assets across Western Canada. Reporting to the Production Accounting Manager, this individual will play a key leadership role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of monthly production, revenue, and royalty accounting, while also mentoring and supporting team members in a collaborative and high-performance environment.
This position is ideal for a seasoned production accountant who brings strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to a team of production accountants
Oversee full-cycle production accounting activities for both operated and non-operated oil and gas assets
Review and approve pipeline splits, revenue entries, royalties, and related journal entries
Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting (Petrinex), APMC, EPAP, and PAD requirements
Coordinate month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all submissions
Manage complex amendments, reconciliations, and reworks
Liaise with internal teams including finance, operations, land, and marketing to resolve discrepancies and streamline reporting
Support ongoing process improvements and implement best practices within the production accounting function
Lead or support special projects, audits, and system enhancements as required
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in oil and gas production accounting, preferably in Alberta
Strong working knowledge of P2 Qbyte Metrix (production accounting) and Qbyte FM (financial accounting)
Solid understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting requirements in the oil and gas industry
Experience with government reporting systems (Petrinex), APMC reconciliations, and EPAP/PAD submissions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
Please submit all resumes to Caldwell@catchrecruitment.com