Director, Internal Controls
About The Position
This leadership position is based in Houston and reports to the Chief Accounting Officer. The Director will oversee the Internal Controls Team and ensure a strong internal control framework and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. The role covers risk analysis and assessment, evaluation and documentation of the control environment, and the design and implementation of internal controls. It partners across Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support a robust control environment, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting. The position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and/or internal audit, including supervisory or managerial experience.
- Extensive experience in the upstream oil and gas industry and strong knowledge of petroleum accounting.
- Management experience within a publicly traded company or public accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and IT controls.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel periodically to division offices.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Company's SOX 404 compliance program, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, and remediation activities.
- Oversee the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
- Coordinate quarterly management certifications.
- Coordinate with external auditors and internal audit teams on SOX testing and compliance matters.
- Evaluate the control impact of business process changes, new systems, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide oversight of IT general controls, segregation of duties, and automated controls.
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend enhancements to policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
- Lead and develop a high-performing internal controls and compliance team.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and governance.
- Lead training and education efforts relating to internal controls, internal policies, best practices, and industry technical matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
