Country Controller U.S (Executive Level)

Oman Shell; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Shell is seeking a US Country Controller to lead financial reporting, governance, and regulatory compliance within the Downstream & Renewables scope. The role oversees Group Financial Returns, SFS, local statutory reporting, and external regulatory interactions, while driving risk management and control improvements across entities.

You'll partner with senior leaders to deliver accurate reporting, support strategic decisions, and guide a high-performing controllership team.

Responsibilities

• The US Country Controller is responsible for Group Financial Returns, Segmented Financial Statements (SFS), Local Statutory Reporting, and ensuring compliance with external regulations, Shell policies, and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) requirements across the assigned portfolio of entities.
• Country Controllership & Governance - Partner with business and finance leaders to strengthen financial governance, enhance decision-making, and maintain a robust risk and control environment.
• Financial Accounting & Reporting - Lead the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, providing clear insights on key financial trends, risks, and judgments to senior leadership.
• Regulatory & Statutory Reporting - Oversee US external reporting activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory, tax, and financial reporting requirements while managing relationships with auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Risk Management - Support country leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement - Drive simplification, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency, controls, and data-driven decision-making.
• People Leadership - Build and develop a high-performing controllership organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability.

Job description

About the Job

Philippines Job Family Group: Finance
Worker Type: Regular
Posting Start Date: September 3, 2026
Business unit: Experienced Professionals

The Reporting & Analysis (R&A) Controllers for Downstream & Renewables (DSR) organization comprises more than 300 finance professionals across Shell Business Operations centers in Chennai, Kraków, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila. The team is responsible for both country and business controllership across all in-scope DSR entities globally. The US Country Controller is accountable for all US internal and external financial reporting and provides oversight to R&A DSR Controllers across the Americas and Asia. Working closely with senior business leaders, finance teams, external auditors, and regulatory authorities, the role ensures strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. It also plays a critical role in supporting business transformation initiatives, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and emerging business models. This position offers a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking finance leader to combine technical accounting expertise, governance excellence, commercial acumen, and controllership discipline to drive business performance and support strategic decision-making. The role also provides significant scope to develop talent, lead finance transformation efforts, and contribute to building a future-ready, world-class finance organization.

Responsibilities

• The US Country Controller is responsible for Group Financial Returns, Segmented Financial Statements (SFS), Local Statutory Reporting, and ensuring compliance with external regulations, Shell policies, and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) requirements across the assigned portfolio of entities.
• Country Controllership & Governance - Partner with business and finance leaders to strengthen financial governance, enhance decision-making, and maintain a robust risk and control environment.
• Financial Accounting & Reporting - Lead the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, providing clear insights on key financial trends, risks, and judgments to senior leadership.
• Regulatory & Statutory Reporting - Oversee US external reporting activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory, tax, and financial reporting requirements while managing relationships with auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Risk Management - Support country leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement - Drive simplification, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency, controls, and data-driven decision-making.
• People Leadership - Build and develop a high-performing controllership organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability.

Key Challenges

• Broad US Business Exposure - Requires deep understanding of Shell's US portfolio to assess accounting, financial, and business impacts across multiple entities.
• Stakeholder Management & Influence - Success depends on partnering with senior stakeholders and driving alignment on complex accounting and business decisions.
• Regulatory & Compliance Complexity - Evolving regulatory, compliance, and sustainability reporting requirements demand strong governance and risk management