Controller - Oil & Gas

Hoxton Circle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoxton Circle, a Houston-based investment firm focused on the global energy sector, is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function. This role reports to the CFO and owns accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across a complex, international portfolio.

You will build and mentor a five-person team, oversee monthly close, US GAAP and IFRS reporting, multi-currency accounting, and audits, while driving modernization through automation and AI under a growth-focused leadership.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, Big 4 plus industry.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong upstream oil and gas accounting experience.
• Technical accounting foundation with close, reporting and audits.
• People management experience and ability to develop a team.
• Interest in using technology, automation and AI to improve accounting operations.
• International and multi-entity accounting experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting function across domestic and international entities.
• Manage and develop a team of five, ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly close, consolidations, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Manage US GAAP and IFRS reporting for multi-currency entities.
• Oversee upstream oil and gas accounting, including revenue recognition, joint interests, depletion and OB obligations.
• Lead the annual external audit and maintain strong internal controls.
• Partner with CFO on accounting strategy and process improvements.
• Drive adoption of technology, automation and AI-enabled workflows.
• Own accounting systems and data integrity across the organization.
• Collaborate with investment, operations and finance to provide insights and support portfolio growth.

Skills

Big 4 experience

People management

Accounting leadership

Communication skills

Tech, automation & AI mindset

International/multi-entity accounting

CPA

Education

CPA license

Job description

We're partnering with a growing, Houston-based investment firm specializing in the global energy sector on the search for a Controller to lead its accounting function.

This is a particularly exciting opportunity for someone either looking to step into their first Controller position or early into their Controller-level career. Reporting directly to an experienced CFO, you'll take ownership of accounting and financial reporting across a complex, international portfolio of investments, while leading an established team and working closely with senior leadership across the business.

The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to invest in both its portfolio and internal infrastructure. A major priority for this hire will be helping modernize the accounting function, leveraging technology, automation and AI to improve efficiency, strengthen reporting and build scalable processes. You'll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact, alongside a CFO who is keen to invest in the development of a high-potential accounting leader.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the accounting function across a complex portfolio of domestic and international entities
• Manage and develop a team of five, taking ownership of the quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Oversee the monthly close, consolidations, reconciliations and financial statement preparation
• Manage reporting requirements across US GAAP and IFRS, including international and multi-currency accounting
• Oversee accounting for upstream oil and gas investments, including revenue recognition, joint interest billings, depletion and asset retirement obligations
• Lead the annual external audit and maintain a strong internal controls environment
• Partner directly with the CFO on accounting strategy, process improvements and broader financial initiatives
• Drive the adoption of new technology, automation and AI-enabled workflows to improve accounting processes and reporting
• Take ownership of the company's accounting systems, identifying opportunities to improve functionality, integration and data integrity
• Work closely with investment, operations and finance teams to understand business activity and provide meaningful financial insight
• Support the continued growth of the investment portfolio, ensuring the accounting function can scale alongside the business

What we're looking for:

• Approximately 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining Big 4 public accounting with subsequent industry experience
• Active CPA license required
• Strong upstream oil and gas accounting experience preferred
• A strong technical accounting foundation, including experience owning the month-end close, financial reporting and external audits
• Previous people management experience and the ability to develop and motivate a team
• Strong systems capabilities and a genuine interest in using technology, automation and AI to improve how accounting functions operate
• International and multi-entity accounting experience is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work directly with senior leadership and colleagues across different business functions
• A proactive, hands-on mentality with the ambition to take ownership of a function and continue developing as a finance leader

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step in their career. You'll have direct access to an accomplished CFO, ownership of a growing international accounting function, and the opportunity to shape how the business uses technology and AI as it continues to expand.