Deputy Controller US (Executive Level)

The Downstream & Renewables (DSR) Controllers organization consists of over 300 finance professionals across Shell's global business centers in Chennai, Krakow, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila. The team is responsible for delivering robust financial governance, controllership, and compliance across DSR operations world

As Deputy Controller US, you will serve as Shell's key US GAAP Subject Matter Expert (SME), ensuring the consistent application of accounting standards across US businesses and entities. You will partner closely with finance leaders, business stakeholders, and auditors to provide expert accounting guidance, strengthen governance, and support business growth.

This role has end-to-end responsibility for interpreting and applying US GAAP to complex transactions, new business activities, and evolving accounting standards. You will play a critical role in assessing accounting impacts, providing technical advice, and ensuring compliance across both existing and emerging US operations.

As Deputy Controller, you will serve as the principal US GAAP expert for Shell's US businesses, providing strategic accounting leadership and technical guidance on complex transactions, regulatory developments, and evolving accounting standards. You will partner with senior business and finance leaders to support key decisions, strengthen governance and compliance, and drive transformation initiatives that enable sustainable business growth.

In this role, you will ensure the consistent application of US GAAP across Shell's US operations, while promoting accounting excellence, risk management, process improvement, and capability development within the finance organization

• →Act as the primary subject matter expert for US GAAP across Shell's US businesses, functions, and corporate entities.
• →Provide accounting guidance and interpretations for complex, high-impact, and non-routine transactions.
• →Monitor emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments, assessing business implications and driving timely implementation.
• →Lead the US GAAP knowledge network and strengthen technical accounting capabilities across the finance community.
• →Support financial accounting, reporting, and governance matters for the US Country Chair and leadership teams.
• →Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and adherence to reporting requirements.
• →Collaborate with senior business and finance stakeholders to evaluate strategic opportunities, risks, and business initiatives.
• →Influence decision-making through strong financial discipline and technical accounting expertise.
• →Identify, assess, and mitigate financial reporting and compliance risks.
• →Drive effective resolution of accounting and control-related issues while supporting strategic business priorities.
• →Lead initiatives that enhance reporting, controllership, and governance processes through simplification, automation, digitalization, and AI-enabled solutions.
• →Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• →Coach and mentor finance professionals to build sustainable US GAAP expertise across the organization.

• Technical Accounting Expertise- Professionally qualified in Financial Accounting with deep expertise in accounting standards, statutory reporting, regulatory requirements, and financial statement preparation. Demonstrated mastery of US GAAP advisory and technical accounting matters.
• Regulatory Reporting & Compliance- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting obligations and compliance frameworks, with a proven ability to ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready submissions.
• Commercial Acumen & Strategic Insight- Sound understanding of business financials, corporate structures, legal entities, and tax frameworks. Able to translate complex and incomplete information into strategic insights and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Controllership & Risk Management- Proven track record in safeguarding financial integrity through robust controls, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. Applies an auditor's mindset to strengthen governance and drive end-to-end control effectiveness.
• Executive Communication-Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence executive leadership, C-suite stakeholders, and board-level audiences.
• Stakeholder Management & Influence- Strong business partnering capabilities, leveraging data-driven insights to influence decision-making, align stakeholders, and drive organizational objectives.
• Leadership & Transformation Delivery-Demonstrated ability to lead across functions and organizational boundaries, delivering transformation initiatives and sustainable process improvements. Exhibits strong ownership, independent decision-making, and accountability for outcomes.