Houston, TX (May 25, 2021) – Kyle McKnight, CPA has joined Whitley Penn as a Controller within the firm’s Oil & Gas Consulting group. McKnight has more than 19 years of significant upstream oil and gas accounting experience. Most recently he was the Vice President and Controller of Riviera Resources. Prior to Riviera Resources, he held various accounting management positions with LINN Energy and El Paso Corporation. McKnight is equipped to manage accounting functions for multiple entities while also suggesting ways to minimize risk and improve financial position. He has an organized and streamlined process of managing financial reporting, revenue, JIB, production, operations, cost accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and treasury.
“I am excited to have Kyle join the team. His skillset and vast experience working for oil and gas entities, will add an extra layer of depth to our already strong team,” stated Nathen McEown, Partner in Charge of the Houston office and Audit & Consulting Partner at Whitley Penn.
McKnight is a graduate of Texas Tech University where he earned his B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance.
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