Director of Accounting

Atlas Oil; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Oil in Houston seeks a senior Controller to oversee accounting operations, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial reporting and robust internal controls. This role leads the accounting team and partners with leadership to support strategic planning and decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in accounting with 3–5 years in leadership, expertise in hedge accounting under ASC 815, and experience with physical and financial commodity trading, especially Oil & Gas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• 8–10 years progressive accounting experience with 3–5 years in leadership.
• Experience with hedge accounting under ASC 815 and commodity trading knowledge.
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, partner with senior leadership, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP.
• Lead the accounting team; develop policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Manage general ledger, payables/receivables, overheads, inventory, hedge accounting, bank reconciliations.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning with cross-department partners.
• Implement accounting systems enhancements and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Auditing coordination

Hedge accounting ASC 815

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Master’s degree or CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the implementation of effective internal controls. This role leads the accounting team and collaborates closely with senior leadership to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Coordinate and manage external audits and liaise with auditors
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, overheads, inventory, hedge accounting and bank reconciliations
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ability to work in a fast-paced challenging environment where new procedures and control need to be developed to adapt to changes in business requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to ensure high performance and professional growth
• Establish clear goals and performance metrics for the team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Partner with other departments to ensure financial alignment with organizational goals
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and software
• Ensure data integrity and security within financial systems

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Experience with hedge accounting under ASC 815, including hedge designation, effectiveness assessment, documentation, and accounting treatment for commodity and derivative hedging activities.
• Experience in Physical and Financial Commodity Trading; primarily Oil & Gas
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in accounting software Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s or CPA
• Experience with RightAngle

Leader Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Accounting team which includes Assistant Controller, three senior and three staff accountants.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities