Strategic Controller: Project & Financial Leader

System One; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a growing set of oil & gas, energy, construction, and industrial services projects. The Controller will oversee the accounting function, manage month-end and year-end closes, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and partner with executives to drive financial performance and operational insight.

Ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in project-based or asset-intensive environments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience as Controller or senior accounting leader in oil & gas or related industries.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Leadership and team development experience.
• Excellent communication skills and business partnering abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insight into business performance.
• Prepare and present financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership.
• Partner with operations and business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Oversee project accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, and cost accounting activities as applicable.
• Monitor project and operational performance, margins, and key financial metrics.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and overall financial controls.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Support annual audits, tax filings, insurance audits, and other external reporting requirements.
• Lead accounting process improvements and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and automation.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and ERP processes.
• Assist with acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Hire, develop, coach, and manage accounting team members.
• Establish performance expectations and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to the executive leadership team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Leadership

Accounting leadership

Operational finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

System One in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a growing set of oil & gas, energy, construction, and industrial services projects. The Controller will oversee the accounting function, manage month-end and year-end closes, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and partner with executives to drive financial performance and operational insight.

Ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in project-based or asset-intensive environments,