E&P Controller

Controller opportunity- relocation to Durango, Colorado REQUIRED

Our client is a growing Exploration & Production company, looking for a Controller who thrives in complexity, leads with precision, and wants a seat at the table.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. You’ll be a key business partner to executive leadership, helping guide financial strategy while building scalable processes that support operational growth.

If you know upstream accounting inside and out, enjoy solving complex problems, and can move seamlessly from high-level analysis to detailed execution, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role within a dynamic E&P company where your expertise will directly influence operational and financial success. You’ll work alongside experienced industry professionals in an environment that values accountability, initiative, and innovation.

• Joint Interest Billing (JIB) and owner accounting
• Royalty accounting and payments
• DD&A methodologies
• Asset impairments
• Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO)
• Compliance with GAAP and industry-specific accounting standards

• Flash reporting
• Financial statement preparation and review
• Account reconciliations
• Journal entries and adjusting entries
• Financial analysis and variance reporting

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Month-end accounting operations

• Assisting with cash management and treasury reporting
• Establishing and maintaining credit records and relationships

• Oil & gas property tax calculations and filings
• Related reporting and compliance processes

• Development and enforcement of internal controls
• Process optimization and automation initiatives
  
  Continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures
• Identification and mitigation of operational and financial risk

• JIB Accounting
• Revenue Accounting
• Accounts Payable

• Strong experience in upstream oil & gas accounting
• Deep understanding of E&P financial operations and reporting
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining detail-oriented
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience improving processes and internal controls in a growing environment
• CPA Required

Salary: $180K-200K, depending on experience