Benefits:
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Stock options plan
Summary:
We’re a fast-growing, privately held oil & gas company looking for a high-performing controller to take ownership of key accounting functions, financial reporting, and help lead the company through its next stage of growth.
This is a hands-on, individual contributor and managerial role reporting directly to executive leadership. You’ll be instrumental in building out GAAP-compliant reporting, coordinating close cycles, and driving process improvement across multiple entities. The role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, revenue and JIB accounting, tax coordination, and acquisition integration.
The ideal candidate is trustworthy and extremely driven, with a Big 4 audit/tax background or experience at a major oil & gas company. You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, challenge the status quo, and align with jade owls’ vision for growth. You’re self-motivated, highly competent, and able to operate independently with minimal supervision.
About the Employer:
jade owls is entrepreneurial in nature with ambitious expansion plans.
Founded in 2022 upon the values of integrity, grit, and cashflow.
Operates ~2,000 BOPD focused in Oklahoma & Wyoming.
Driven to hire the best and to treat all employees like owners.
Provide growth opportunities for all employees. jade owls has grown >10x since incorporation.
Responsibilities:
Lead the accounting team to maintain general ledger integrity, ensure accurate revenue, JIB, and lease operating statements.
Prepare and review monthly financial statements across multiple entities, including consolidation.
Lead or support technical accounting research and draft GAAP memos as needed
Support external audits, including IRS and state audits, responding to inquiries and ensuring compliance.
Assist in the transition from tax-basis to GAAP accounting, ensuring tax impact is accurately reflected.
Coordinate entity structuring and intercompany allocations, monthly processes, reconciliations etc.
Monitor tax law changes and advise leadership on strategies to optimize tax positions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting
CPA strongly preferred (or strong progress toward CPA if highly experienced in oil & gas)
5-10 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting and full cycle accounting
Experience with relevant oil & gas software preferred
Strong intellectual curiosity to provide outside-the-box ideas and solutions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and drive improvements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to understand other functions within jade owls
Location/Travel Requirements:
This is a work-from-home role.
Ad hoc travel for in person meetings may occur quarterly
Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical and dental insurance; most of the monthly premium covered by jade owls
RSUs in a fast-growing private company will be offered as part of the compensation package
Opportunity for other Short-Term and Long-Term Incentives
Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change, are determined by company policies, and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with management during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position.
Base Pay Range: $150,000 - $180,000
Restricted Stock Units: TBD
· RSUs are provided based upon performance
· Future pay growth is based on value added, not years of experience
jade owls is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals protected by applicable laws.
Application Deadline:
Application Deadline: Sep 26th, 2025
Notice To Third Party Agencies:
jade owls does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of jade owls and jade owls will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This is a remote position.