Controller Corporate Financial Reporting

Core Laboratories Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories Inc. seeks a senior accounting executive to lead external/SEC reporting, consolidate financial results, and manage the annual budget for a global organization.

The role directs teams across multiple functions, ensuring accurate IFRS/US GAAP reporting and SOX compliance while partnering with executive management and the Audit Committee. This position requires a CPA, 12+ years in accounting with 7+ years in SEC reporting and 5+ years in leadership, preferably with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA Certification.
• International and Domestic Accounting experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional accounting experience, with a minimum of 7 years’ solid experience in SEC reporting; and minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience and communication with senior executive management.
• Considerable knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC Rules, and Regulations and IFRS associated with accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in public accounting and the oilfield services industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee three groups: External/SEC Reporting; Consolidations and Financial Analysis; Credit and Lease Accounting.
• External/SEC Reporting: coordinate periodic filings with SEC (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Section 16, proxy) and support earnings releases.
• Consolidations and Financial Analysis: monthly consolidation, annual budget, monthly forecasts, and division performance analysis.
• Credit and Lease Accounting: oversee credit analysis, overdue accounts reporting, and lease accounting coordination.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication with executives

Time management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

Responsible for all financial reporting matters associated with the consolidated company including required filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Annual Proxy Statement, Annual Report, internal reporting and communication to Executive Management, Audit Committee and Board of Directors. Oversee and manage the company’s policies and procedures for accounting and other general and administrative functions. Primary contact for external audit team and coordination of multiple audit engagements (US GAAP and IFRS) for consolidated and certain subsidiary companies. Provides support and guidance to executive management, tax department, operating units and shared service accounting centers for specific transactions or issues to ensure compliance with relevant accounting rules and/or company policies and procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and oversee three groups: 1) External/SEC Reporting 2) Consolidations and Financial Analysis and 3) Credit and Lease Accounting.

External/SEC Reporting

• Responsible for preparation and coordination with executive management and legal department associated with periodic and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including quarterly Form 10Q, Annual Form 10K, Form 8K, Section 16 filing, Annual Proxy Statement and other required filings as deemed necessary.
• Participation in quarterly reviews and communication of financial reporting matters to audit committee, executive management, and external auditors.
• Preparation and support to executive management team for quarterly earnings release and reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for coordinating and reviewing of annual financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for certain subsidiary companies.
• Responsible for analyzing and implementing new accounting and financial reporting rules and regulations associated with US GAAP, SEC and IFRS.
• Oversees the completion of various government reports and surveys required by the US government and certain states within the United States.

Consolidations and Financial Analysis

• Responsible for monthly consolidation of financial results for worldwide organization and reporting consolidated financial results to executive management team and global organization.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the annual budget process for the worldwide organization.
• Coordinate and report the monthly forecast to executive management team.
• Responsible for monthly analysis and reporting of operating results for divisions to management.
• Provides support, analysis, and guidance to divisions for monthly operating results, specific transactions and global intercompany process and transactions.
• Oversight to ensure proper and timely preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis for global organization.
• Manage and oversee the processes associated with the creation of new or edits to existing accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain and manage SOX policies and procedures applicable to the financial reporting. function.
• Assist operations, accounting and management with due diligence and integration of target and/or acquired companies into company's accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee special projects and associated consultants or outside contractors as required.

Credit and Lease Accounting

• Oversee and manage the function associated with credit analyzing and establishing new customers and vendors.
• Support, assessment, analysis and reporting of overdue accounts to management, business divisions or regional shared service centers.
• Manage and coordinate lease accounting processes with global locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting required.
• CPA Certification.
• International and Domestic Accounting experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional accounting experience, with a minimum of 7 years’ solid experience in SEC reporting; and minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience and communication with senior executive management.
• Considerable knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC Rules, and Regulations and IFRS associated with accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in public accounting and the oilfield services industry is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Team leadership and development
• Performance management
• Coaching and mentoring
• Strong organizational skills and Adaptability
• Resource allocation
• Budget development and management
• Problem solving and decision making
• Time management and excellent responsiveness
• Multi-project management
• Stakeholder management
• Deadline management
• Strategic thinker
• Business acumen
• Accountability and Results-oriented mindset

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally. At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.