Director, Internal Controls

EOG Resources, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

EOG Resources, Inc. in Houston seeks a Senior Leader to oversee the Internal Controls Team, ensuring a strong control framework and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across the organization. You will partner with Finance, IT, Operations, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires extensive SOX and ICFR expertise, leadership of a diverse team, and the ability to drive process improvements and risk management across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in accounting; CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• 10+ years in public accounting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and/or internal audit with supervisory/managerial experience.
• Extensive upstream oil and gas accounting knowledge required.
• Management experience within a publicly traded company or public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and IT controls.
• Willingness to travel to division offices periodically.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SOX 404 compliance program including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, and remediation activities.
• Oversee the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Coordinate quarterly management certifications.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal audit teams on SOX testing and compliance matters.
• Evaluate the control impact of business process changes, new systems, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide oversight of IT general controls, segregation of duties, and automated controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend enhancements to policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high-performing internal controls and compliance team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and governance.
• Lead training and education efforts relating to internal controls, internal policies, best practices, and industry technical matters.

Skills

SOX compliance

ICFR

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

Job description

This leadership position is in Houston, reports to the Chief Accounting Officer, and will oversee the Internal Controls Team, ensuring a strong internal control framework and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley including risk analysis and assessment, evaluation and documentation of the control environment, and design and implementation of internal controls. This role will partner across Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure a robust control environment, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Company's SOX 404 compliance program, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, and remediation activities.
• Oversee the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Coordinate quarterly management certifications.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal audit teams on SOX testing and compliance matters.
• Evaluate the control impact of business process changes, new systems, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide oversight of IT general controls, segregation of duties, and automated controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend enhancements to policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high-performing internal controls and compliance team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and governance.
• Lead training and education efforts relating to internal controls, internal policies, best practices, and industry technical matters.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's in accounting degree, CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and/or internal audit, including supervisory/managerial experience.
• Extensive experience in the upstream oil and gas industry and strong knowledge of petroleum accounting required.
• Management experience within a publicly traded company or public accounting environment required.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, SEC reporting requirements, U.S. GAAP, and IT controls required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to division offices periodically.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled