***Candidates must have energy or energy infrastructure experience and Big 4 experience***

Aurex Group is working with a Tier 1 Midstream and Energy Infrastructure company looking to hire a Financial Controller to join the leadership team in Houston.

This person will lead and manage all major accounting, audit, tax and certain finance aspects of the company's large-scale infrastructure projects.

Overview:

• Big 4 background and experience within an Energy Company is required
• Key responsibilities include oversight of the organization's multi-divisional accounting principles, practices, procedures and initiatives in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead department operations: AR, AP, financial, cost, and inventory accounting, payroll, disbursements, compliance, controls and processes, financial reporting, and treasury.
• Create, maintain and manage cost forecasting and reporting systems to ensure accuracy and visibility of project estimates and budgets to project scope/objectives.
• Manage the accounting department functions and personnel for all domestic and international business entities.
• Maintain cash flow projections and identify the cash needs of the business.
• Work with Big 4 accounting firms to prepare annual Audited Financial Statements and federal and state income tax filings.
• Communicate effectively with the Company’s banks, investors and insurance/surety carriers.
• Work with managers of various departments to prepare operating budgets.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience, with experience within Big 4 as well as industry experience within an Energy company, infrastructure company, private equity firm, EPC firm, bank or similar
• CPA - Certified Public Accountant is required
• Bachelors of Accounting from top US university; Masters of Accounting from top US university (preferred)
• Superior organizational, communication, interpersonal and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver desired results.
• Political savviness and strong business acumen, with demonstrated ability to understand business goals.
• High comfort-level working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Fortitude to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; ability to anticipate and/or react to project adjustments and alterations promptly, efficiently, and professionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities on an expedited basis.
• Ability to create, track, and manage multiple project schedules and budgets.
• Enthusiasm to “grow with the business”, think strategically as well as tactically, and seek new challenges.
• A professional and systems-based mindset in a highly visionary and creative environment.
• Desire to work closely with all departments and geographies within the business.