Corporate Controller

Continental Resources • Oklahoma City, OK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Controller is a senior accounting leader responsible for overseeing financial accounting, internal and external reporting, month-end closing processes, and the integrity of accounting controls for Continental Resources. This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and partners closely with business operations to ensure accurate, timely monthly close, consolidation, and delivery of financial results and supports audit, compliance, and policy stewardship. This position supervises accounting teams and drives process improvements, technology enablement, and adherence to SOX and company policies to ensure the financial integrity of our operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry accounting.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with large public accounting firm.
• Minimum five (5) years of Oil and Gas industry experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge; including ability to research, document, and communicate the impacts of complex accounting issues.
• Experience managing monthly closing processes and preparation of internal financial reports.
• Experience with SEC reporting requirements and drafting/reviewing publicly filed financial statements and disclosures.
• Experience supervising and developing accounting professionals.
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with international operations, foreign subsidiaries, and local statutory audit requirements.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems and reporting tools, preferably SAP.
• Capital market transaction experience, including bond offering processes.
• Prior involvement in process transformation or system implementations.
• Experience supporting internal and external financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversees financial accounting and reporting functions, including management of month-end close processes and internal controls over financial reporting; maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Leads financial reporting team in the preparation of internal financial reports, external SEC financial reporting, and management materials.
• Partners with Operations, Land, Treasury, Business Development, Marketing, Tax, Legal, IT and others to manage the accounting impacts of business initiatives, transactions, joint ventures, system implementations, and various special projects.
• Manages technical accounting assessments, including research and documentation of complex accounting transactions and implementation of new standards; ensure compliant adoption and communication of impacts to leadership.
• Supports international operations; serves as liaison with international subsidiaries to ensure compliance with local accounting standards and statutory audit requirements.
• Drives process optimization and technology enablement (e.g., ERP enhancements, reporting automation, data quality governance).
• Develops and coaches accounting staff; builds effective teams and fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior