Company Overview

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, has the vision to become the premier LNG export company in North America. It is our mission to bring clean energy from Texas to power the world and we seek to do that in a way that values safety, integrity, our people, community, and the environment. To achieve those goals, we are bringing together a diverse team of experienced and talented professionals. Headquartered in Downtown Houston, the Golden Pass LNG organization expects to double in size over the next several years as we complete the project, commence natural gas trading activities, and ramp up towards full LNG production. Once full operations commence, Golden Pass LNG will become the second largest consumer of natural gas in the US and produce more than 200 cargos of LNG per annum.

Job Summary / Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Controls Advisor is safeguarding the financial well-being and reputation of Golden Pass. The Controls Advisor will be responsible for leading and enhancing the internal control systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations, accuracy in financial reporting, the prevention of fraud and error, and the safeguarding of company assets. This role is essential in maintaining our organization's trustworthiness, reliability, and transparency. The Controls Advisor will collaborate with various stakeholders across various departments.

Essential Duties / Functions

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Minimum experience required of the position.

• 5 years of financial accounting and reporting, internal controls, internal audit, or risk management
• Experience in top ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4 HANA, GRC

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

• Technical Competency – Strong knowledge and understanding of finance, accounting and auditing principles, internal controls, compliance, or risk management (e.g., SOX, COSO, GAAP).
• Leadership - Experience leading teams, ability to drive and influence the accounting & finance functional strategies by taking initiative, engaging others, expressing ideas, and challenging the status quo across businesses and functions.
• Communication – Able to take internal control policies and communicate these in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization, including non-financial team members, building understanding and knowledge.
• Integrity and a commitment to upholding ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage conflict, and lead/facilitated change.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships and seamless interfaces across the business, as well as with senior management.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office tools.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.

• CPA and/or MBA preferred

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Requirements

• None

Other

• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description – may require “other duties as assigned.”
• Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.
• Job description does not guarantee employment.