Controller

United Petroleum Transports

JOB DESCRIPTION

Controller (Fuel Transportation)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Reports to: Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)

About the Role

We are seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations in a fast-paced fuel transportation and logistics environment. This role is responsible for owning the monthly close, strengthening financial processes, and leading a high-performing accounting team. The organization is a multi-divisional enterprise with a demonstrated track record of growth through acquisition. With an ongoing acquisition strategy, the company offers a dynamic environment where integration, scalability, and continuous improvement are key themes.

This is not a "close support" position.

This role owns the close process, team execution, and accounting operations end-to-end.

The right candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with the ability to drive accountability, improve processes, and operate effectively in a high-volume, operationally driven business.

What You'll Own

Monthly Close Leadership (Core Responsibility)

• Own and manage the full monthly close cycle across multiple entities and operational inputs
• Establish and enforce close timelines, deliverables, and accountability standards
• Ensure close is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule with minimal escalation

Accounting Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop accounting staff
• Set clear expectations and ensure consistent performance and deadlines
• Address performance issues directly and proactively
• Build a culture of accountability and execution

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Improve and streamline close processes in a high-transaction environment
• Reduce manual work and eliminate inefficiencies across accounting functions
• Develop and maintain documented, repeatable processes
• Strengthen internal controls appropriate for a growing transportation operation

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with operations, dispatch, and other departments to ensure timely financial inputs
• Proactively address delays and enforce deadlines outside of accounting when needed
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with operational realities of fuel transportation

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• Controller has fully taken ownership of the monthly close process
• Close operates with reduced CAO involvement and minimal escalation
• Team roles and expectations are clearly defined and being enforced
• Key processes are documented and repeatable
• Bottlenecks in close and reporting have been identified and addressed