APA Corporation has announced the promotion of Robert P. Rayphole to vice president, chief accounting officer and controller, effective 15 November.
In his new role, Rayphole will lead APA’s Accounting department and assume global oversight of the company’s accounting organisation. His responsibilities will include directing financial reporting, managing accounting operations and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. He succeeds Rebecca A. Hoyt, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service with the company.
Ben Rodgers, APA’s chief financial officer, said: “I am pleased to welcome Rob to APA’s leadership team. With his deep expertise in financial reporting, accounting and internal controls, Rob will play a key role in supporting APA’s commitment to transparency, financial accuracy and operational excellence across our global finance organisation. I would also like to thank Becky for her exceptional leadership and 33 years of dedicated service to the company.”
Rayphole joined APA in 2002 and has since held positions of increasing responsibility, including his appointment as assistant controller in 2011. Prior to joining the company, he served as an audit manager at Arthur Andersen LLP from 2000 to 2002. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting from Texas A&M University.
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