Vice President Corporate Controller - Energy

Job Category :
Accounting and Finance
Requisition Number :
VICEP003950
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Posted :
April 19, 2024
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
The Woodlands, TX 77381, USA

Description Covia Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S.
shale basins, is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Controller.
This position will be based out of the corporate headquarters in The Woodlands, TX.
and reporting to the company's Chief Financial Officer.
As the head of the accounting organization, the Vice President, Corporate Controller will be responsible for all aspects of accounting, tax, financial reporting, internal controls, and GAAP requirements, as well as play a critical role in ongoing M&A processes.
The ideal candidate will have experience in our industry in an accounting leadership role.
The Vice President, Corporate Controller will also produce thorough financial-status reports for senior managers to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.
Covia Energy is in the process of separating into a standalone company from Covia Corp.
Covia Energy's accounting, treasury, and financial reporting functions will be supported by the existing Covia accounting group for a period of time through transition services agreements.
The Vice President, Corporate Controller will play a key role in building Covia Energy's standalone accounting and financial reporting teams, and in evaluating whether to transition from the existing shared information technology systems (Covia currently uses IFS as its enterprise resource system) to a separate operating environment.
The appropriate candidate will view this as an exciting opportunity to develop his or her own organization.
The Vice President, Corporate Controller will be expected initially to be in-person at the Covia Energy Woodlands office full time, with the possibility of moving to a partial work-from-home schedule in the future.
The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities (and initially will be supported by the predecessor Company's key accounting and finance functions) :

Record all monthly activity as well as perform monthly reconciliations for Corporate Accounts, including equity compensation, income taxes and certain post-retirement benefit plans.
Oversee the month-end closing process for AR, AP, and cash flow management, including reconciliation of accounts, preparation of journal entries, and generation of financial reports.
Prepare monthly financial statements and relevant information for inclusion in monthly reporting package.
Assist in preparation of periodic forecasts and annual budget.
Research and document technical accounting issues.
Prepare quarterly financial statements and compliance certificates for reporting under the company's credit agreement.
Monitor and analyze cash flow activities, including cash receipts, disbursements, and forecasting, to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency.
Analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
Provide leadership and management to accounting team.
Monitor and optimize the company's financial performance and risk management.
Work with internal and external tax professionals to ensure timely filings of state and federal tax returns and compliance filings.
Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA is required.
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant Accounting and Reporting experience.
Senior accounting leadership role with public company preferred but not required.
Ability to manage projects, develop and scale critical processes and meet internal customer expectations.
Ability to manage competing priorities as well as ability to work across functions.
Strong technical skills, and strong financial reporting background.
Strong knowledge of ERP and process-enabling technologies.
Well-organized and conscientious about deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Periodic travel may be required.
Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
401(k) with company matching
Vacation + Paid Holidays
Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Covia Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce.
We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.
The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.
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