Job Description

Business Controller

Job Description

Department: Accounting

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Reports To: Sr Accounting Director

Location: The Woodlands

Amount of Travel Required: 5 to 10%

Work Schedule: : M to F 8:00 am to5:00 pm                           

Positions Supervised: Senior Analysts

POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Controller is experienced in corporate budget management, and is responsible for managing the overall financial health of our business affiliates, including but not limited to the creation and supervision of accurate and timely accounting and financial information of local and corporate offices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: :(The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word 'May.')

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, including the following tasks and responsibilities:
  • Reviews and records journal entries required to reflect monthly activity
  • Ensures proper month-end close processes to ensure the accuracy of accounting records
  • Prepares work papers supporting the monthly close process and month-end balances
  • Ensures the timely completion and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations
  • Ensures the timely completion and accuracy of all bank reconciliations
  • Balances intercompany balances across the organization
  • Ensures accounting is in accordance with US GAAP
  • Supports the Corporate team with ad hoc analysis to support business decisions.
• Assists the Financial Operations managers and Corporate team with preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepares and review operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective.
• Supports the month-end business review process with value-added information and analysis.
• Communicates as necessary to answer questions and inform business partners concerning financial performance and business issues
• Works with the Internal Control & Process Change Manager to implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles and ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Assists in successfully responding to annual audit requests from external auditors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully passes background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment aptitude and competency assessment(s).
• Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Daily in-person, predictable attendance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 10 years of experience in accounting and finance with at least 5 years of experience in O&G
• CPA preferred, but not required

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend advanced English, with the ability to effectively communicate with people operating at all levels of the company and in a variety of situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication, with a keen attention to detail.
• Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Word).
• Solid understanding of internal control processes.
• High proficiency with RPA, VBA, and other automation applications.
• Fully knowledgeable of US GAAP standards.
• Possess strong analytical thinking skills, including creative and critical thinking and data analysis.
• Extensive experience and proficiency with internal auditing, financial reporting,and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to act with a high degree of integrity and ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Business Controller works indoors in an office setting, primarily sitting for extended periods of time at a desk station, keyboarding and using repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and or fingers. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus while reading and staring at computer monitor. They will also need to speak clearly and audibly, as well as have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and / or other sounds (e.g., building alarms) deriving from in person speech, telephone, or other remote speech. No adverse environmental conditions are expected. While in the office, the Business Controller may be called upon to stand, kneel, push, pull, reach overhead, stoop, crouch, climb, and lift; therefore, person should be able to lift 25 lbs. independently.

Work hours may include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on job demands.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws.  Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.  It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Last Revised 09/202