Controller / VP of Accounting

CSI 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 activities; Coordinate monthly close processes and timely preparation of financial statements; Monitor company financial performance and communicate key metrics to executive leadership; Assist with financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning; Develop, improve, and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures; Prepare annual operating budgets and provide variance analysis to management; Coordinate annual audits, tax return preparation, and related filings; Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions; Partner with leadership on operational and growth initiatives; Assist in building, mentoring, and developing the accounting team; Manage outsourced accounting or finance-related functions as needed. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline; Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, or CFA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education; Minimum 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 practices; Minimum 5 years accounting experience within the domestic upstream oil & gas industry Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Self-motivated and self-directed.