Operations Controller

Fervo Energy

Operations Controller overseeing financial reporting, revenue, and project accounting for geothermal projects at Fervo Energy. Collaborating across teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational control.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own operational accounting for Fervo’s Cape asset, including revenue, capex, and project cost classification, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Lead month-end close activities for Cape operations, including preparing/reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules across key accounts.
Partner closely with FP&A to deliver monthly P&L reporting, variance explanations, and financial insights to Cape Operations leadership.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls over project accounting, capex tracking, and operational financial reporting; support internal and external audit readiness as needed.
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to validate financial data, improve cost accuracy, and support project forecasting and decision-making.
Drive process improvements that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability of Cape financial reporting, including documentation of standard operating procedures.
Own end-to-end ARO accounting, including initial recognition, ongoing measurement, accretion, settlements, roll forwards, and revisions driven by changes in timing, scope, cost, inflation, or regulatory requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of accounting experience, preferably including project accounting, capex accounting, or revenue accounting.
6+ years of accounting experience at an Upstream Exploration & Production operator.
2+ years of experience with Asset Retirement Obligations accounting at an Upstream Exploration & Production operator.
Strong understanding of GAAP and experience with complex reconciliations and month-end close processes.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and translate operational activity into accurate financial results.
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting/ERP systems.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational discipline, and analytical ability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Preferred CPA or progress toward CPA certification.
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
Background in construction accounting, project-based organizations, or capital-intensive industries.
Experience collaborating with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, or P&L reporting.
Prior exposure to operational leadership reporting or cross-functional financial packages.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational accountingproject accountingcapex accountingrevenue accountingGAAPmonth-end closecomplex reconciliationsAsset Retirement Obligations accountingfinancial reportingbudgeting

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational disciplineanalytical abilitycross-functional collaborationability to manage multiple prioritiesprocess improvementcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

B.S. in AccountingB.S. in FinanceCPAprogress toward CPA certification