Controller - Oil & Gas

Yukon Exploration Operating, LLC (“Yukon”) is a Dallas-based oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on the Midland Basin of West Texas. Founded in 2019, Yukon’s principal business is the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas through horizontal and vertical operations.

Yukon is active across the Northern Midland Basin, with a focus on Borden, Dawson, Martin, and Howard Counties. Our team brings together professionals with diverse backgrounds and deep expertise in West Texas exploration and operations, complemented by an emphasis on innovative technology and disciplined execution.

Yukon is in an exciting stage of growth, expanding production and building the infrastructure, systems, and capabilities required to support a rapidly scaling oil and gas operating business.

Yukon Exploration Operating, LLC (“Yukon”) is a Dallas-based oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on the Midland Basin of West Texas. Founded in 2019, Yukon’s principal business is the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas through horizontal and vertical operations.

Yukon is active across the Northern Midland Basin, with a focus on Borden, Dawson, Martin, and Howard Counties. Our team brings together professionals with diverse backgrounds and deep expertise in West Texas exploration and operations, complemented by an emphasis on innovative technology and disciplined execution.

Yukon is in an exciting stage of growth, expanding production and building the infrastructure, systems, and capabilities required to support a rapidly scaling oil and gas operating business.

We’re seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for Yukon Exploration Operating. This individual will serve as the senior accounting leader for the business, owning financial reporting, GAAP compliance, controls, forecasting support, and financial obligations to our equity and debt stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows oil and gas accounting deeply, operates independently, and can build the processes and discipline necessary to support a rapidly growing operator. You’ll work directly with senior leadership and have the opportunity to shape the accounting function as Yukon scales, making this an exceptional opportunity for an experienced oil and gas accounting professional who wants significant ownership, visibility, and impact.

• Lead Yukon’s accounting function
  , taking end-to-end ownership of accounting operations, close processes, financial reporting, and the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and oil and gas accounting requirements
  , maintaining appropriate accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls as the business grows.
• Own financial reporting and compliance obligations associated with Yukon’s equity stakeholders, lenders, debt agreements, and other financial counter parties, ensuring all reporting requirements and deadlines are consistently met.
• Oversee core oil and gas accounting activities
  , including revenue accounting, joint interest billing, accounts payable, capital expenditures, lease operating expenses, accruals, reserves‑related accounting support, and other upstream accounting processes.
• Lead the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes
  , continuously improving the speed, accuracy, controls, and scalability of the close and reporting environment.
• Manage external audits, tax and accounting service providers, and other third‑party financial relationships
  , serving as the primary accounting point of contact and ensuring requests and deliverables are handled efficiently.
• Partner with leadership on forecasting, planning, and financial decision‑making
  , proactively identifying accounting or financial issues, communicating risks early, and recommending practical solutions rather than simply identifying problems.

• 8+ years…