Controller
<p>The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial reporting activities for maritime operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity across vessel and shore-based activities. This role is a key financial leader who partners with executive management to drive operational efficiency, lead change initiatives, and strengthen financial controls in a dynamic, asset-intensive environment.</p><p><br></p><p> Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and vessel accounting</p><p>• Oversee financial reporting for fleet operations, including voyage results, charter revenue, operating costs, and capital expenditures</p><p>• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable maritime regulations and reporting requirements</p><p>• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities and vessels</p><p>• Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures</p><p>• Drive change management initiatives related to system implementations, process improvements, and organizational growth</p><p>• Partner with operations, fleet management, and commercial teams to provide actionable financial insights</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with a focus on operational performance and cost control</p><p>• Oversee cash management, working capital, and banking relationships</p><p>• Coordinate external audits and serve as primary liaison with auditors and regulatory bodies</p><p>• Support tax compliance, including maritime-specific tax considerations, in coordination with external advisors</p><p>________________________________________</p>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>CPA or CMA strongly preferred</li><li>8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles</li><li>In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting in asset-intensive environments</li><li>Experience with ERP systems and vessel accounting or job-costing systems</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Permanent
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150000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
- <p>The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial reporting activities for maritime operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity across vessel and shore-based activities. This role is a key financial leader who partners with executive management to drive operational efficiency, lead change initiatives, and strengthen financial controls in a dynamic, asset-intensive environment.</p><p><br></p><p> Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and vessel accounting</p><p>• Oversee financial reporting for fleet operations, including voyage results, charter revenue, operating costs, and capital expenditures</p><p>• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable maritime regulations and reporting requirements</p><p>• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities and vessels</p><p>• Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures</p><p>• Drive change management initiatives related to system implementations, process improvements, and organizational growth</p><p>• Partner with operations, fleet management, and commercial teams to provide actionable financial insights</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with a focus on operational performance and cost control</p><p>• Oversee cash management, working capital, and banking relationships</p><p>• Coordinate external audits and serve as primary liaison with auditors and regulatory bodies</p><p>• Support tax compliance, including maritime-specific tax considerations, in coordination with external advisors</p><p>________________________________________</p>
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z