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You'll be part of a collaborative, professional environment that actively supports technical development and leadership growth, with the added opportunity to collaborate across the group. Upstream Engineering works in partnership with 2H Offshore and the Acteon Group. Upstream Engineering is hiring for a full-time Financial Controller in Houston. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Financial Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the accounting and financial functions. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in your discipline, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to contribute to our ongoing growth, we encourage you to apply. The Financial Controller will provide day-to-day support across accounting and financial functions and will play a pivotal role in integrating Upstream Engineering into the Acteon Group's finance structure and operations. DutiesBusiness ControlCoordinate with business line FD and regional COE to ensure accurate, compliant and timely reportingReview results, challenge figures and provide variance commentaries where appropriatePresentation of the Actual results to the Business Manager/MD before submissionPrepare financial reports and dashboards for management, tracking business performance through KPIs, support management with data-driven insightsIdentify and highlight key financial risks and opportunitiesDrive continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance functionCoordinate and drive Financial Project Reviews - Actuals v As bidCollaborate with Sales teams to confirm margin expectations (profitability impact), identify exposures (risk impact) and analyze the cash flow (working capital impact) to guarantee the financial integrity of proposalsAct as a bridge between Finance and Operations, assess financial impact of strategic initiatives, support management with data-driven insights, ensure alignment between financial and business goalsFinancial Planning and AnalysisPreparation of monthly ROFO and R&O register / Present results to BL FD and EVP before submission to GroupManage and control working capital levels to ensure optimal free cash flowCoordinate with Treasury to manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring financial stability (13-week cashflow forecast, approval of bank payments)Analyze costs and identify areas for improvement / Monitoring operational expenses and ensuring cost efficiencyPrepare, review and submit all Capex requests and monitor spendingCoordinate Group Budget processFinancial ControlEnsure accuracy, integrity and compliance of the balance sheet through reconciliation reviews and support in resolving discrepanciesProvide support to Group Finance and COE as required to ensure statements are accurate, compliant and delivered on timeDrive, project manage, and assist in the annual audit processesAddress control risks identified by internal and external auditsLead systems implementations and upgradesAssist in developing and implementing internal control policies and proceduresComplianceEnsure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulations - In conjunction with COE, continually develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and proceduresEnsure proper taxation compliance in each jurisdiction Group/Region operates in - liaise with Group TaxDrive submission of various returns i.e. Corp Tax / VAT / GSTEnsure other local, state, national reporting requirements are met (i.e. National Statistics)Insurance Returns Required Qualified or Part-qualified CIMA / ACCA / CPAAt least 5 years' experience in a Senior Finance roleAbility to manage complex datasets from multiple sourcesStrong Excel skills and experience of ERP and financial reporting softwareStaff management experienceStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across a geographically and culturally diverse organizationAbility and enthusiasm to achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precisionExcellent communicator, in both written and verbal forms, with highly effective inter-personal skills supported by good attention to detailDesire and ambition to achieve both technical and personal excellence by committing to personal and professional developmentStrategic thinker with strong analytical skills","company":"Upstream Engineering","rawCompany":"upstream engineering","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T19:25:34.454Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"213112","title":"Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations","slug":"support-activities-for-oil-and-gas-operations"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"523940","title":"Portfolio Management and Investment Advice","slug":"portfolio-management-and-investment-advice"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Financial Controller","description":"Upstream Engineering LLC is a Houston based engineering consultancy delivering high impact upstream and midstream oil and gas solutions, from early concept studies through full EPC execution. 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