RSP Permian, an independent oil and natural gas company, has hired Harry Turcotte as chief accounting officer, effective as of April 21.

In this role, Turcotte is responsible for all aspects of RSP Permian's accounting practices and financial reporting processes. He reports directly to Chief Financial Officer Scott McNeill.

With over 21 years of accounting experience, Turcotte most recently served since December 2009 as vice president of accounting and controller at Swift Energy Company, a publicly-listed oil and natural gas exploration and production company. From April 2005 until November 2009, Turcotte served as assistant controller at Swift Energy, and served in other progressive positions of responsibility after joining Swift Energy in 2001.