Strategic Accounting Leader | GAAP, Controls & Team Growth

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

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.