Controller, U.S. Statutory Reporting

WorleyParsons; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons in Houston seeks a Controller for U.S. statutory reporting. This leadership role involves overseeing financial accuracy and compliance, while driving continuous improvement in accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, including a proven track record in managing teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality financial reporting in a multinational environment.

Focus on fostering team development, compliance with IFRS, and aligning with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in people management and accounting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP standards.
• Experience in building and leading teams in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and corporate governance.
• Prepare technical accounting memos in accordance with IFRS.

Skills

ERP systems proficiency

Expert-level Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency

Leadership and team development

Advanced technical accounting expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

10-15+ years of accounting experience

5+ years of people management experience

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Description - Controller, U.S. Statutory Reporting (HOU04CS)

Primary Location

USA-TX-Houston

Job

Finance

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Unposting Date

Jul 18, 2026

Reporting Manager Title

Senior Director, Operational Finance

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI‑enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

At Worley, the Controller, U.S. Statutory Reporting is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of U.S. statutory financial reporting in accordance with IFRS. This position leads core accounting operations including month‑end close, statutory filings, technical accounting, and audit coordination, while driving continuous process improvement and transformation initiatives.

This role requires a seasoned leader with strong technical accounting expertise, a proven track record of managing teams (5+ years), and the ability to optimize processes, systems, and controls in a complex, multi‑entity, multi‑currency environment. The Controller partners closely with cross‑functional teams including Finance Business Partner, Shared Services, and Global Finance (AUS) to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high‑quality financial reporting.

This role plays a critical part in shaping accounting policy application, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, including both onshore and offshore resources, fostering a high‑performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Create and maintain a work environment that attracts and retains world class financial talent, through focus on recruitment, coaching, development and succession planning for all staff.
• Drive accountability, establish performance expectations, and support career development through coaching and feedback.

Statutory Reporting

• Provide day to day support to the America’s Controller & US Finance Leadership and act as the interface between locations and global teams.
• Drive consistent, standardised, accurate, timely operational Finance controllership for the country, recognising the complexity arising from the multi‑location nature of the business. Work closely with Shared Services to ensure end‑to‑end quality in the controllership process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements and achievement of corporate governance and compliance with Worley Accounting policies and IFRS.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos in accordance with IFRS and Worley Accounting Policies, providing documented accounting positions and guidance for complex transactions while ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards.
• Led the implementation and governance of corporate finance policies, accounting procedures and internal controls across multiple U.S. business units, ensuring compliance with global standards and driving consistent financial reporting and operational best practices.
• Can work in a matrixed organization and drive outcomes through direct control vs influencing. Comfortable to drive outcomes when no direct ownership of process.
• Led the technical accounting review of complex customer contracts and revenue arrangements under ASC 606, preparing accounting memoranda, establishing revenue recognition policies and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls and external audit requirements.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle GBS, Oracle EPM FCC, or similar platforms).
• Expert‑level Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, modelling and reporting).
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Advanced technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven ability to lead and execute process improvement and transformation initiatives.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master of Accountancy or equivalent degree and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience (Big 4/Large Firm).
• At least 5 years of direct people management experience, leading diverse and geographically distributed teams.
• Strong experience in statutory reporting, financial audits and multinational environments.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, with demonstrated application of technical accounting guidance.
• Engineering, consulting and construction project experience.

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and are heard.

And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low‑carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here.

And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.