About Us
Oliva Gibbs is a client-focused law firm that specializes in serving oil and gas companies nationwide. With offices strategically located in Houston, Columbus, Lafayette, Midland, and Oklahoma City, we advise a diverse range of clients – from Fortune 500, integrated oil and gas companies to private equity backed startups and mineral rights companies. Committed to excellence, we have ambitious 5-year goals and are actively seeking a highly motivated and capable Controller to join our team in Houston, TX.
This full-time position will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, compliance, and strategic financial insight across the firm.
We Need Your Drive and Precision
As our ideal candidate, you will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, analysis, and management of key financial performance indicators.In this role, you will thrive in a dynamic, small office environment in Houston, where you will be able to work a hybrid schedule (up to two days remote per week) following the completion of a successful 90-day onboarding process.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Performance Management
- Lead measurement, tracking, and reporting of key financial performance indicators
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize financial KPIs and recommend corrective actions when metrics fall below targets
General Accounting, Financial Planning & Financial Reporting
- Oversee cash management and treasury functions
- Work with leadership to develop budgets and forecasts
- Oversee consolidation of financial data from all departments/service lines
- Implement new accounting controls, policies, and procedures based on best practice
Team Leadership
- Lead the financial team and as needed, hire and manage a team of accounting professionals including development and performance management
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability while living the Oliva Gibbs Core Values
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA preferred
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in a management role within a corporate/firm environment
- 5+ years working in Accounting/Finance in a professional services organization
- Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX, and financial reporting requirements
- Experience with KPI development, tracking and optimization
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems and data analytics tools
- Strong organizational skills, proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, analyze, organize, attend to detail, and follow through
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally with team members at different levels
Software Application Experience
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 suite applications, specifically MS Excel
- QuickBooks Online
What We Bring
Excellent benefits including healthcare (health, dental, vision and more) and additional insurance options, flex holidays and 401K match program
- Market base salary + bonus
- A commitment to employee satisfaction and a culture that values our employees’ lives inside and outside of the office with options for a hybrid work environment and a progressive PTO policy
Core Values
Our core values include an unparalleled client experience, a passion for learning and a culture of collaboration. Each value is embraced and built on as a team and for individuals. Our team members take pride in our core values and are tasked with upholding them. We feel these values encompass what we strive to be as a firm for our clients and employees.Oliva Gibbs LLP is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other factors protected by the laws or regulations in the states where we operate. We are committed to supporting a variety of recruiting initiatives to continue building a diverse and inclusive law firm and legal profession.
