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Overview

Responsibilities

• Maintain full-cycle general ledger accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end financial closing procedures.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss (P&L), balance sheets, and cash flow statements, providing variance explanations specific to leasing, construction, or drilling operations.
• Manage lease agreements from both lessor and lessee perspectives, calculate monthly lease payments, track equipment utilization, and handle buyout options effectively.
• Oversee payments to subcontractors and vendors, verify completion of work, process progress billings, manage lien waivers, and track retention amounts.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis for drilling, lifting, or construction projects.
• Compare actual costs against budgeted figures for fuel, maintenance, rig moves, crane rentals, and labor, then provide actionable variance reports to operations managers.
• Handle VAT, sales/use tax, and property tax applicable to heavy equipment, as well as any industry-specific levies, such as oil extraction taxes and construction retainage reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts for equipment utilization, project margins, and operating expenses, ensuring financial accuracy and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Must-Have Industry Experience (3+ years in at least one of the following sectors):
• Oil and Gas (upstream/midstream services, drilling, or production support).
• Crane leasing or heavy equipment rental industry.
• Commercial construction (general contractor or large subcontractor).
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance costing and lifecycle depreciation; understanding how to differentiate between repair expenses and capital improvements, as well as calculating accurate net book value.
• Proficiency in ERP systems or construction/leasing management software.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial data to non-financial operations managers (e.g., project managers, fleet supervisors).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.