Oil & Gas Controller

Energy Search Associates; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Dallas is looking for an Accounting Controller for a stable Oil & Gas organization. The role involves managing the accounting and financial management of over 30 entities, requiring advanced technical skills in financial data integration. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in oil and gas accounting, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA. The position offers significant hybrid working potential after an initial in-office period.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in upstream financial and operational accounting.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of oil and gas accounting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Accounting and Financial Management of 30+ entities.
• Integrate financial data and streamline financial dashboards.
• Manage other accountants and ensure quality work/life balance.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Leadership skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Technical skills in financial data integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

ESA has been recruiting Oil & Gas professionals for our Elite list of E&P clients for two decades. One of our most stable and long running private Oil & Gas organizations is seeking an Accounting Controller to join their team.

This family office has 30+ entities in Oil & Gas, real estate and ranching.

Some details of interest about the position include...

• This role will be responsible for Accounting and Financial Management of 30+ entities as well as family financials
• This role requires someone with advanced Technical skills to help integrate financial data from the different entities and streamline financial dashboards
• This role will be excellent for an advanced O&G accountant seeking a quality work/life balance
• The role will manage other accountants. Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
• Significant hybrid potential after some preliminary time in-office
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required at minimum
• CPA license preferred and Big 4 experience helpful
• A minimum of 10 years of experience including upstream financial and operational accounting
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly in the areas of oil and gas accounting, and investment company accounting
• Strong leadership, verbal, and written communication skills