Controller needed for Energy: Oil & Gas company in Houston, TX

This position is located in Houston, Tx

Department:    Accounting                                                                              

Salary Range:   130-150K + 20% Bonus

Title:    Controller                                                                                                

BASIC FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs financial activities of assigned business stream.


• Prepares or directs preparation of, reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings, based on past, present and expected operations.


• Establishes, or recommends to management, major economic objectives and policies for company.


• Manages accounting department.


• Directs preparation of budgets.


• May prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.


• May arrange for audits of company accounts.


• Compares performance with operating plans and standards. Provides reports and interprets the results of operations to all levels of management. This includes the formulation of accounting polices, the preparation of financial statements and operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports as required.


• Assists Business Development in establishing and maintaining product pricing policies


• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as required.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Masters preferred.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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• Minimum of 8 years experience ideally gained through increasingly responsible management positions within Finance.


• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities, SAP experience preferred.


• Sound administrative skills. Well developed management skills -- principles and people.


• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.


• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.


• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.


• Superior numeric skills.


• Experience with Joint Ventures.


• Well organized.


• Participative management style -- advocates team concept.


• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities -- tactful -- mature -- flexible.


• Satisfactory communication skills, written and verbal.

Reports to:   VP of Finance & Accounting

Please make reference where you saw this posting and include a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in this oppotunity.

Only those candidates that meet Skills and Experience required will be notified.

Please send resume to: dbenjamin@thesalesmatrix.com