Oil & Gas Controller — Strategic Financial Leader

Fort Worth, United States | Posted on 04/06/2026

CSI Recruiting is working with a very unique and dynamic domestic-focused upstream oil and gas company in Fort Worth, Texas that is seeking to hire an experienced Oil & Gas Controller. We know this company very well - they are poised for substantial growth, building upon decades of successful operations in some of the country's most significant oil and gas plays.

This Controller role, reporting to the company's CFO, will oversee all of the day-to-day accounting activities and dictate the department's operation, including staffing decisions. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing budget management, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, forecasting, treasury management, and financial analysis and reporting.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an oil & gas industry accounting professional that excels in an active work environment on a team of highly motivated individuals. There will be growth opportunities for an individual seeking expanded responsibilities. That said, if you're seeking to hire on as the Controller and stay in that role long-term, that's a perfectly viable path as well.

Again, this firm works with their people to understand career goals, not to dictate your future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the financial performance of the company and communicate financial metrics to senior management;
• Coordinate monthly closing schedule and timely preparation of financial statements;
• Develop and maintain internal controls consistent with the company’s procedures;
• Prepare monthly and annual operating budgets and provide variance analysis and reporting to senior management;
• Coordinate annual audit and tax return preparation and associated filings;
• Provide guidance and oversight of accounts receivable and accounts payable departments;
• Manage the preparation of payroll for personnel;
• Analyze weekly cash requirements and forecast cash needs;
• Manage outsourced functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline;
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, or CFA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education;
• Minimum 8 years accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role with a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and oil and gas accounting practices;
• Minimum 5years accounting experience within the domestic upstream oil & gas industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Self-motivated and self-directed.