Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77007, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
System One
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Controller, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Houston, TX (77079)
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Construction / Industrial Services
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing company within the oil & gas, energy, construction, or industrial services industries.
The Controller will play a key leadership role overseeing the accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, managing the month-end and year-end close processes, and partnering with executive leadership and operations to drive financial performance.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can operate strategically while remaining close enough to the details to understand what's happening within the business. Experience in a project-based, operational, field-services, or asset-intensive environment is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
+ Lead and oversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations
+ Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
+ Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reporting
+ Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
+ Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations
+ Review and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analyses
+ Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insight into business performance
+ Prepare and present financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership
+ Partner with operations and business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
+ Oversee project accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, and cost accounting activities as applicable
+ Monitor project and operational performance, margins, and key financial metrics
+ Manage cash flow, working capital, and overall financial controls
+ Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and other financial service providers
+ Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
+ Support annual audits, tax filings, insurance audits, and other external reporting requirements
+ Lead accounting process improvements and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and automation
+ Evaluate and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and ERP processes
+ Assist with acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives as needed
+ Hire, develop, coach, and manage accounting team members
+ Establish performance expectations and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
+ Serve as a trusted financial partner to the executive leadership team
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
+ 7-12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
+ Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or significant accounting leadership experience
+ Experience in oil & gas, energy, construction, engineering, industrial services, manufacturing, or a related industry strongly preferred
+ Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
+ Proven experience leading month-end and year-end close processes
+ Strong general ledger, financial reporting, and account reconciliation experience
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Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
+ Experience managing and developing accounting professionals
+ Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
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Experience with an ERP/accounting system such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or similar
+ Excellent communication and leadership skills
+ Strong business acumen and ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
+ Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following environments are encouraged to apply:
+ Oil & Gas
+ Energy Services
+ Oilfield Services
+ …
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