Controller
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
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
Experience managing and developing accounting professionals
Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
Experience with an ERP/accounting system such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, 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
Midstream / Downstream
Engineering & Construction
Commercial Construction
Industrial Services
Manufacturing
Infrastructure
EPC / EPCM
Field Services
Highly Desired Experience
Particularly strong candidates may have experience with:
Project accounting and job costing
Revenue recognition
Work-in-progress (WIP) accounting
Percentage-of-completion accounting
Cost accounting
Multi-entity accounting
Consolidations
Cash flow forecasting
Inventory and fixed assets
Internal controls and process improvement
ERP implementations or upgrades
M&A integration
Banking relationships and treasury
Private equity-backed or high-growth environments
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a Controller who is both strategic and hands-on-someone who can lead the accounting function but isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and dig into the numbers when necessary.
The right person will be comfortable partnering with executives and operations leaders, explaining financial results in plain English, identifying issues before they become problems, and helping the business make better decisions.
Experience in a project-based, operational, or field-services environment is a major plus, particularly for candidates who understand the financial impact of project margins, labor, materials, job costs, revenue, and cash flow.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who wants to have a meaningful impact on the business and serve as a key member of the leadership team.
If you're an experienced Controller looking for an opportunity to lead, build, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Ref: #209-Rowland Houston
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
