Interim Operations Controller

Search Services is a Houston-based oilfield services company that has recently completed two acquisitions and now requires an experienced Interim Operations Controller to lead the integration of accounting functions across both businesses. The role demands a hands-on professional who can assess existing accounting teams, standardise policies and internal controls, and drive measurable improvements in financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.

The successful candidate will work directly in the accounting details rather than from a purely executive vantage point. They will partner with field controllers on job costing, inventory management, and fixed asset accounting, while also overseeing month-end close, account reconciliations, and ERP evaluation. This is a highly visible engagement requiring decisive leadership, strong operational accounting depth, and a track record of integrating acquired businesses in oilfield services or a related sector.

• Evaluate accounting personnel, organisational structure, and overall effectiveness across two recently acquired businesses and recommend appropriate staffing and role changes.
• Lead post-acquisition accounting integration, including standardisation of policies, procedures, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Partner with field controllers to strengthen reporting accuracy, financial accountability, and operational visibility across multiple locations.
• Oversee month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting throughout the integration period.
• Analyse operating performance including revenue, margins, and costs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate existing ERP systems and data integrity, and support accounting system integration initiatives while documenting sustainable processes and controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 15 to 25 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial Controller-level responsibility.
• Oilfield services or closely related industry background, with a solid understanding of operational accounting environments.
• Proven success integrating acquired businesses, evaluating accounting teams, and implementing process improvements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and large data set analysis.
• Strong ERP systems experience, with Microsoft Dynamics strongly preferred.

Search Services is a recruitment and staffing firm placing accounting, finance, and operations professionals in interim and permanent roles across the energy sector. The firm works with oilfield services and related businesses undergoing growth, acquisition integration, or operational transformation, connecting clients with experienced Controllers and finance leaders.