Oil & Gas Controller - Global Accounting Leader, AI-Driven

Hoxton Circle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoxton Circle, a Houston-based investment firm focused on the global energy sector, is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function. This role reports to the CFO and owns accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across a complex, international portfolio.

You will build and mentor a five-person team, oversee monthly close, US GAAP and IFRS reporting, multi-currency accounting, and audits, while driving modernization through automation and AI under a growth-focused leadership.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, Big 4 plus industry.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong upstream oil and gas accounting experience.
• Technical accounting foundation with close, reporting and audits.
• People management experience and ability to develop a team.
• Interest in using technology, automation and AI to improve accounting operations.
• International and multi-entity accounting experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting function across domestic and international entities.
• Manage and develop a team of five, ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly close, consolidations, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Manage US GAAP and IFRS reporting for multi-currency entities.
• Oversee upstream oil and gas accounting, including revenue recognition, joint interests, depletion and OB obligations.
• Lead the annual external audit and maintain strong internal controls.
• Partner with CFO on accounting strategy and process improvements.
• Drive adoption of technology, automation and AI-enabled workflows.
• Own accounting systems and data integrity across the organization.
• Collaborate with investment, operations and finance to provide insights and support portfolio growth.

Skills

Big 4 experience

People management

Accounting leadership

Communication skills

Tech, automation & AI mindset

International/multi-entity accounting

CPA

Education

CPA license

Job description

Hoxton Circle, a Houston-based investment firm focused on the global energy sector, is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function. This role reports to the CFO and owns accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across a complex, international portfolio.

You will build and mentor a five-person team, oversee monthly close, US GAAP and IFRS reporting, multi-currency accounting, and audits, while driving modernization through automation and AI under a growth-focused leadership.