Tim Helms, CPA

Co-Founding Partner & CEO

Professional Summary

Tim Helms is the Co-Founding Partner & CEO of Bydand Advisory, where he provides strategic finance, accounting, and risk management solutions—primarily to energy-sector clients and related industries. With more than 15 years of experience in both public accounting and corporate finance, Tim has led organizations through mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, all while establishing effective internal control environments and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Tim is recognized for his collaborative approach to leadership, building high-performing teams, and securing critical debt financing for growth-focused enterprises. His background in oil and gas exploration and production, coupled with his public accounting foundation at Ernst & Young, positions him to advise clients on a wide range of operational and financial challenges.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Emphasis in Accounting), University of Oklahoma

  • Master of Accountancy (Emphasis in Auditing & Financial Accounting), University of Oklahoma

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Oklahoma

Professional Experience

Citizen Energy – Tulsa, OK (2017-2025)

Chief Financial Officer

  • Built and led accounting, finance and risk management functions for a business with more than $1BN in revenues

  • Arranged and negotiated $1.25BN senior and junior debt financings

  • Provided strategic financial analysis to the board in evaluating business plans, acquisitions, and divestitures

  • Led the financial due diligence and negotiation for $2BN+ in acquisitions

  • Oversaw the design, implementation and monitoring of the company’s system of internal controls

Oak Ridge Natural Resources – Tulsa, OK (2015-2017)

Vice President, Finance & Accounting

  • Evaluated and prepared bids on $2.5BN acquisition opportunities

  • Secured underwritten debt financing for acquisition bids

Premier Natural Resources – Tulsa, OK (2011-2015)

Financial Reporting Manager

  • Directed all facets of financial reporting and technical accounting

  • Implemented and oversaw functions for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Ernst & Young – Tulsa, OK (2007-2011)

Senior Auditor