Financial Controller

jade owls; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Performance-based Restricted Stock Units

Opportunity for significant salary growth

Job summary

A growing oil & gas company is seeking a high-performing Controller to manage key accounting functions and financial reporting. The role requires expertise in US GAAP and offers opportunities to lead a team while working from home. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting and preferably a CPA, with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation includes a base salary of $150,000 - $180,000 and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting.
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• CPA strongly preferred or strong progress toward CPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team to maintain general ledger integrity.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting

5-10 years of progressive accounting experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Relevant oil & gas software

Job description

Overview

We’re a fast-growing, privately held oil & gas company looking for a high-performing controller to take ownership of key accounting functions, financial reporting, and help lead the company through its next stage of growth.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor and managerial role reporting directly to executive leadership. You’ll be instrumental in building out GAAP-compliant reporting, coordinating close cycles, and driving process improvement across multiple entities. The role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, revenue and JIB accounting, tax coordination, and acquisition integration.

About the Employer

• jade owls is entrepreneurial in nature with ambitious expansion plans.
• Founded in 2022 upon the values of integrity, grit, and cashflow.
• Operates ~2,000 BOPD focused in Oklahoma & Wyoming.
• Driven to hire the best and to treat all employees like owners.
• Provide growth opportunities for all employees. jade owls has grown >10x since incorporation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team to maintain general ledger integrity, ensure accurate revenue, JIB, and lease operating statements.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements across multiple entities, including consolidation.
• Lead or support technical accounting research and draft GAAP memos as needed.
• Support external audits, including IRS and state audits, responding to inquiries and ensuring compliance.
• Assist in the transition from tax-basis to GAAP accounting, ensuring tax impact is accurately reflected.
• Coordinate entity structuring and intercompany allocations, monthly processes, reconciliations, etc.
• Monitor tax law changes and advise leadership on strategies to optimize tax positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in accounting
• CPA strongly preferred (or strong progress toward CPA if highly experienced in oil & gas)
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting and full cycle accounting
• Experience with relevant oil & gas software preferred
• Strong intellectual curiosity to provide outside-the-box ideas and solutions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and drive improvements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to understand other functions within jade owls

Location and Travel

• This is a work-from-home role.
• Ad hoc travel for in-person meetings may occur quarterly

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $150,000 - $180,000
• Restricted Stock Units: TBD
• RSUs are provided based upon performance
• Future pay growth is based on value added, not years of experience

Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical and dental insurance; most of the monthly premium covered by jade owls

Note: Jade owls is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals protected by applicable laws.

Deadline and Other

Application Deadline: Sep 26, 2025

Notice To Third-Party Agencies

jade owls does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of jade owls and jade owls will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation.