Position Summary:

The Controller will serve as the financial steward for a liquified natural gas export project located in Cameron Parish Louisiana. The project is winding up development and entering the construction phase which is anticipated to take approximately four years before reaching commercial operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations across all divisions, maintenance of internal controls, compiling budget-to-actual information, financial reporting, and compliance with various deadlines and standards. The Controller will ensure the project remains financially disciplined, adheres to GAAP and applicable regulations, and evolves with the role and the project throughout the construction lifecycle and ultimately into operations. The controller reports to the SVP of Accounting who serves as liaison between finance, IT, HR, Insurance and Tax to ensure proper financial reporting and compliance for the purpose of broad group consolidation with related entities under common control.

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions for the project, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll
• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes and prepare accurate and timely financial statements
• Coordinate with the finance department to maintain project-level budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Monitor actual project costs versus budget and investigate variances
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, contractual obligations
• Coordinate with the tax department for navigating applicable tax and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors, lenders, and regulatory bodies as needed, including being the main point of contact for coordination of annual audits and quarterly reviews
• Maintain and improve internal controls specific to project accounting and construction cost tracking
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure financial alignment with construction progress
• Track and account for capitalized costs and contingency usage
• Oversee financial aspects of change orders, claims, and contractual amendments
• Support development of financial reporting packages for senior management and investors
• Manage and mentor accounting staff assigned to the project
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of new financial systems or project accounting tools to support scalable and integrated reporting
• Define system requirements in collaboration with operations, procurement, and project management teams
• Assist in implementation of new ERP or project accounting modules to align with construction-specific needs
• Manage data migration, integrity checks, and reconciliation between legacy systems and new platforms
• Establish and document workflows, policies, and internal controls within the new system environment
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), identify issues, and manage resolution with IT and vendor teams
• Monitor post-implementation performance and drive continuous improvement and optimization of system use

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the position successfully.

Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification

Experience:

• 10+ years of demonstrated relevant accounting experience, with previous experience as a Controller in the LNG or other large scale infrastructure facility strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage diverse teams of professionals and ensure they remain aligned to achieve shared goals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to drive improvements within the accounting function.