What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Simon Group Holdings?
Atlas Oil Company is a national leader in fuel supply, logistics, and services, delivering comprehensive solutions across the entire distribution lifecycle—from crude oil producers to retail gas stations and commercial end users. As part of our commitment to innovation and growth, we’ve built an emerging natural gas business to complement our core supply and transportation operations.
We are now separating our natural gas business and seeking a Controller to lead the financial infrastructure for this business from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone with entrepreneurial energy who thrives in building processes and creating structure. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the Controller will play a critical role in designing financial processes, implementing new systems, and building a future accounting team. This hands-on role requires a self-directed individual who is comfortable diving into financial systems, improving internal processes, and ensuring high-quality financial data integrity.
Success in this role means creating structure in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment while working collaboratively with a passionate, goal-oriented mindset. If you are driven by ownership, problem-solving, and building something new from scratch, this is the role for you.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Financial Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the VP of Finance and senior leaders on strategic initiatives, including M&A opportunities.
- Provide financial insights to guide short and long-term business growth.
- Build out and lead the accounting team as the business grows.
- Accounting Systems & Processes: Lead the selection, development and implementation of a new software platform
- Build and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
- Develop robust cash management, forecasting, and reporting to guide decision-making
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close procedures and reporting
- Monitor capital expenditures and ensure alignment with budgets
- Analyze budget to actual variance and provide insights
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- 10 years of experience in financial accounting, analysis, and process improvement, ideally in the oil and gas industry.
- Ability to travel extensively to company locations in North America for project work.
- Expertise in GAAP, cost control principles, and automated financial reporting systems.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software implementation and system upgrades.
- Proven ability to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and build forecasting models.
- Strong experience in strategic planning, treasury management, and risk analysis.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in building and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional leaders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
