Controller - Oil & Gas

Hoxton Circle•Houston, TX

21h

About The Position

A growing Houston-based investment firm specializing in the global energy sector is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function. The role offers an opportunity for an accounting professional moving into a first Controller position or early in a Controller-level career. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will own accounting and financial reporting across a complex portfolio of domestic and international investments, lead an established team of five, and work closely with senior leadership. The firm has grown significantly and continues to invest in its portfolio and internal infrastructure. A key focus for the Controller will be modernizing the accounting function by leveraging technology, automation, and AI to improve efficiency, reporting, and scalable processes. The role provides autonomy to make an impact and the opportunity to develop as a finance leader with support from the CFO.

Requirements

Approximately 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
Active CPA license.
Strong technical accounting foundation, including experience owning month-end close, financial reporting, and external audits.
Previous people-management experience and ability to develop and motivate a team.
Strong systems capabilities and interest in applying technology, automation, and AI to accounting operations.
Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with senior leadership and colleagues across business functions.
Proactive, hands-on approach and ambition to take ownership of a function and continue developing as a finance leader.

Nice To Haves

Experience combining Big 4 public accounting with subsequent industry experience is ideal.
Strong upstream oil and gas accounting experience is preferred.
International and multi-entity accounting experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead the accounting function across a complex portfolio of domestic and international entities.
Manage and develop a team of five, taking ownership of the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
Oversee the monthly close, consolidations, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Manage reporting requirements across US GAAP and IFRS, including international and multi-currency accounting.
Oversee accounting for upstream oil and gas investments, including revenue recognition, joint interest billings, depletion, and asset retirement obligations.
Lead the annual external audit and maintain a strong internal controls environment.
Partner with the CFO on accounting strategy, process improvements, and broader financial initiatives.
Drive adoption of technology, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to improve accounting processes and reporting.
Own the company's accounting systems and identify opportunities to improve functionality, integration, and data integrity.
Work with investment, operations, and finance teams to understand business activity and provide financial insight.
Support growth of the investment portfolio and ensure the accounting function can scale with the business.