Description:
Validus Energy is a private oil and gas operating company with an experienced team of investment and industry professionals who have an extensive track record of value creation in private and public energy investments. Since April 2024, we have completed three significant acquisitions and are currently the 2nd largest producer in Oklahoma. Our value creation strategy continues to be focused on accretive consolidation, disciplined reinvestment, free cash flow generation, and active risk management. We are financially backed by large institutional investors and our management team.
We are seeking a driven and versatile Finance professional to join our team. This is a high-impact role for a professional with 2–5 years of relevant experience who is passionate about financial excellence, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration.
As Senior Finance Associate, you will play a key role in financial modeling, deal evaluation, budgeting, and financial reporting—while also supporting a wide range of functions across our organization. You will have the opportunity to work closely with teams across disciplines, including operations, commercial, strategy, and business development.
This position is ideal for someone who is hardworking, eager to grow professionally, and excited to take ownership in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience in oil and gas finance - preferred with exposure to upstream, midstream, or energy private equity.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, and budgeting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven self-starter with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Lead and support financial modeling and valuation for acquisitions, investments, and internal initiatives.
• Perform deal evaluation and support negotiations with robust financial and operational analysis.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to cash flow planning, capital allocation, and scenario analysis.
• Support investor reporting and lender compliance, including covenant tracking and reporting.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements across the finance function.
• Work closely with leadership to develop financial insights that drive strategic decisions.