Job Description
Job SummaryThe Controller is responsible for the leadership and day-to-day execution of the Company’s accounting and finance function, including general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting support, treasury oversight, financial systems, tax coordination, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a working Controller who manages and develops a small finance team while personally overseeing key accounting processes, monthly close, and financial reporting in a regulated, asset-intensive midstream environment. The Controller will interact regularly with the management and its Board on financial matters and work closely with outside audit and tax professionals to ensure compliance activities are executed in accordance with GAAP, FERC guidance where applicable, and other statutory regulations.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and maintain accurate general ledger and financial statements
Manage and develop a staff of approximately 8 accounting and finance professionals - Oversee revenue, operating expense, and capital project accounting for pipeline and midstream operations
- Ensure accurate billing, settlements, and revenue recognition tied to throughput and contractual terms
Maintain fixed asset and construction-in-progress accounting and related schedules - Oversee cash management, payables, receivables, and treasury support activities
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Oversee and manage the annual external audit process (GAAP and FERC where applicable)
- Develop internal financial reporting packages for management and Board use
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes and variance analysis
- Administer and improve financial systems and reporting processes
- Collaborate with operations, commercial, and executive leadership to support decision making
- Coordinate with external tax, audit, and regulatory advisors
- Support application of FERC Uniform System of Accounts and reporting requirements where applicable
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred; advanced degree a plus
- CPA certification preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or auditing
- Prior supervisory or accounting management experience required
- Experience in oil and gas, midstream, utilities, or other asset-intensive industries preferred
- Familiarity with FERC accounting or reporting requirements helpful
- Strong working knowledge of MS Dynamics/Great Plains preferred; midstream operational/accounting systems experience a plus
- Strong GAAP knowledge and financial statement preparation experience
- Hands-on, detail-oriented accounting leader capable of managing staff while executing technical work
- Proven ability to maintain effective financial controls and improve processes
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership
- Ability to build trusted relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
Benefit
- Company paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee
- 401k match 100% up to 6% of annual base salary
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, & holiday time