Jennifer Elder Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx

Dallas, Tx

 Responsible for management oversight of both public SEC and private audit engagements with an annual fee base in excess of $1 million. Clients include exploration and production, midstream, oilfield services, gas marketing, oilfield equipment manufacturing, and private equity group investment funds specializing in energy investing.  Helps to oversee the quality control function on a national level. This includes the coordination and oversight of the PCAOB, peer review and internal inspection processes, training on technical topics, drafting and maintaining the quality control documentation of the firm and the communication of new standards and policies to professionals. Maintains the only non-partner seat on the firm’s Audit Practice Committee which governs the practices and policies of the audit department of the firm nationally. Serves as a designated firm expert in the areas of derivative instruments, oil and gas accounting, Sarbanes Oxley compliance and information technology.  Provides consulting services to a variety of energy clients in the areas of GAAP compliance, SEC reporting, derivative valuation and reporting, research on complex accounting topics and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

Houston, Tx

 Provided advisory services to a number of energy clients in the areas of derivative valuations and disclosures, SEC reporting, Sarbanes Oxley implementation and compliance, and accounting system implementations. Provided audit support and training to energy engagement teams throughout the firm related to energy and trading-specific environments

Tulsa, Ok

 Assisted in the drafting and preparation of financials and SEC filings related to the marketing and trading business unit. Coordinated and supported the external audit process for the business unit. Researched and documented conclusions related to GAAP and SEC reporting issues. Provided support to investor relations and executives in discussing operational results and business model with analysts, credit rating agencies, investors, regulators and counterparties. Assisted in the valuation of derivative portfolios and the accounting for trading portfolios. Provided support to originators when negotiating long-term transactions with counterparties. Assisted with the packaging and selling of portfolios as trading operations were unwound. Began career at Williams as a midstream liquids accountant (2 years), was then promoted to a Financial Analyst II and III in the Accounting Research department (2 years) prior to the promotion to supervisor.

Mba, International Business

Bs, Accounting