Controller, U.S. Statutory Reporting

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Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

At Worley, the Controller, U.S. Statutory Reporting is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of U.S. statutory financial reporting in accordance with IFRS. This position leads core accounting operations including month‑end close, statutory filings, technical accounting, and audit coordination, while driving continuous process improvement and transformation initiatives.

This role requires a seasoned leader with strong technical accounting expertise, a proven track record of managing teams (5+ years), and the ability to optimize processes, systems, and controls in a complex, multi‑entity, multi‑currency environment. The Controller partners closely with cross‑functional teams including Finance Business Partner, Shared Services, and Global Finance (AUS) to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high‑quality financial reporting.

This role plays a critical part in shaping accounting policy application, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including both onshore and offshore resources, fostering a high‑performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Create and maintain a work environment that attracts and retains world‑class financial talent, through focus on recruitment, coaching, development, and succession planning for all staff.
• Drive accountability, establish performance expectations, and support career development through coaching and feedback.

• Provide day to day support to the America’s Controller & US Finance Leadership and act as the interface between locations and global teams.
• Drive consistent, standardised, accurate, timely operational Finance controllership for the country, recognising the complexity arising from the multi‑location nature of the business. Work closely with Shared Services to ensure end‑to‑end quality in the controllership process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements and achievement of corporate governance and compliance with Worley Accounting policies and IFRS.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos in accordance with IFRS and Worley Accounting Policies, providing documented accounting positions and guidance for complex transactions while ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards.
• Led the implementation and governance of corporate finance policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls across multiple U.S. business units, ensuring compliance with global standards and driving consistent financial reporting and operational best practices.
• Can work in a matrixed organisation and drive outcomes through direct control vs influencing. Comfortable to drive outcomes when no direct ownership of process.
• Led the technical accounting review of complex customer contracts and revenue arrangements under ASC 606, preparing accounting memoranda, establishing revenue recognition policies, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and external audit requirements.

• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle GBS, Oracle EPM FCC, or similar platforms).
• Expert‑level Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, modelling, and reporting).
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Advanced technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven…