Assistant Controller, Midstream Finance — Path to Controller

J MAR & Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Long-Term Incentive

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

J MAR & Associates seeks an hands-on Assistant Controller for a growing midstream energy company. You will oversee outsourced accounting operations and help build the financial infra to support growth, reporting to CFO and positioning for future Controller advancement.

Ideal candidates have progressive midstream accounting experience, especially in natural gas gathering, pipeline, and gas processing. CPA preferred and Excel excellence are highly valued for monthly close and reporting leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• Progressive supervisory or management experience in oil & gas.
• Midstream accounting—gas gathering, pipeline, and gas processing.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience leading monthly close and financial reporting.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Able to thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-department collaboration.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player with growth potential into Controller.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outsourced accounting operations including accounts payable and treasury.
• Review revenue and invoicing for pipelines and processing facilities.
• Manage monthly accruals and journal entries.
• Lead monthly close and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Coordinate monthly reconciliations and act as liaison with Operations.
• Establish and document internal controls and processes.
• Organize audit schedules and be primary contact for external audit.
• Lead special projects to support growth and execution.

Skills

Midstream accounting

Monthly close

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Gas processing accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

J MAR & Associates seeks an hands-on Assistant Controller for a growing midstream energy company. You will oversee outsourced accounting operations and help build the financial infra to support growth, reporting to CFO and positioning for future Controller advancement.

Ideal candidates have progressive midstream accounting experience, especially in natural gas gathering, pipeline, and gas processing. CPA preferred and Excel excellence are highly valued for monthly close and reporting leadership.