Controller / VP of Accounting

Controller / VP Of AccountingCSI Recruiting is partnering with a privately held oil & gas company headquartered in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, to identify an experienced Controller / VP of Accounting. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a financially healthy, growth-oriented organization with an outstanding leadership team and long-term vision. Working closely with the President and senior leadership team, this individual will play a key role in helping guide the company's financial strategy, operational growth, and accounting infrastructure as the business expands. The position offers significant visibility, influence, and the opportunity to help build and lead the accounting team over time. The Controller / VP of Accounting will oversee the company's day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, and internal controls, while also helping shape processes and systems that support future growth. This role is ideal for an upstream oil & gas accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where they can contribute strategically while remaining hands-on operationally. The company is flexible in how this role evolves long term whether someone aspires to grow into broader leadership responsibilities or prefers to remain deeply focused within the accounting function.Responsibilities:Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting activitiesCoordinate monthly close processes and timely preparation of financial statementsMonitor company financial performance and communicate key metrics to executive leadershipAssist with financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planningDevelop, improve, and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting proceduresPrepare annual operating budgets and provide variance analysis to managementCoordinate annual audits, tax return preparation, and related filingsOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functionsPartner with leadership on operational and growth initiativesAssist in building, mentoring, and developing the accounting teamManage outsourced accounting or finance-related functions as neededRequirements:Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related disciplineProfessional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, or CFA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and educationMinimum 8 years accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role with a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and oil and gas accounting practicesMinimum 5 years accounting experience within the domestic upstream oil & gas industryStrong interpersonal and communication skillsSelf-motivated and self-directed