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Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.\nCrescent Energy is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Houston-based Accounts Payable function. This position is responsible for the overall management, oversight, and strategic direction of the accounts payable organization, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely processing of vendor payments, employee expenses, and related financial transactions. The role will provide leadership to the Accounts Payable team while partnering closely with Accounting, Treasury, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and executive leadership.\nThe ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, deep accounts payable and accounting knowledge, and experience managing high-volume transaction environments. This individual will drive operational excellence, strengthen internal controls, support business growth initiatives, and lead transformation efforts through process optimization, automation, and system enhancements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience utilizing SAP, OpenInvoice, and OpenTicket and will foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and operational efficiency.\nReporting Structure\nThis position reports to the Controller - Operations Accounting.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nLead, develop, and manage the Accounts Payable function, including supervisors, specialists, and support staff.\nEstablish departmental goals, performance metrics, and service level expectations that align with company objectives.\nOversee the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment transactions through SAP and OpenInvoice.\nEnsure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, SOX requirements, and internal control frameworks.\nDirect payment activities, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and other electronic payment methods.\nManage vendor master data governance, onboarding processes, and vendor compliance requirements.\nPartner with Treasury to optimize cash management and payment strategies.\nCollaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, and business stakeholders to resolve complex invoice, payment, and vendor issues.\nOversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.\nMonitor AP aging, cash requirements, payment trends, and other key performance indicators.\nDevelop and maintain management reporting and dashboards to support decision-making and operational performance.\nLead department process improvement initiatives focused on workflow efficiency, automation, and scalability.\nEvaluate and implement system enhancements and technology solutions to improve accounts payable operations.\nSupport acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities, including harmonization of accounts payable processes and systems.\nCoordinate internal and external audit activities and ensure timely delivery of requested documentation.\nServe as the primary escalation point for critical vendor, system, compliance, and payment-related issues.\nBuild strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to enhance service levels and operational effectiveness.\nManage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.\nMentor and develop team members through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management.\nEducation and Experience Requirements\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.\n10+ years of progressive accounts payable and accounting experience.\nMinimum 5 years of leadership experience leading accounts payable teams.\nExperience overseeing high-volume, multi-entity accounts payable operations.\nStrong knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and internal controls.\nExperience with SAP required.\nExperience utilizing OpenInvoice and OpenTicket required.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.\nDemonstrated experience managing process improvement, automation, or system implementation projects.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in the upstream oil and gas industry preferred.\nStrong understanding of SOX compliance and public company control environments.\nExperience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integrations.\nKnowledge of electronic invoicing platforms, workflow automation tools, and procure-to-pay processes.\nProven success leading large-scale process transformation initiatives.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.\nAbility to influence across all levels of the organization.\nExperience building and developing high-performing teams.\nCrescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. 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