Senior Controls Advisor

Company Overview

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has the mission to become the premier LNG export company in North America by bringing clean energy from Texas to power the world. We seek to do this in a way that values safety, integrity, our people, community, and the environment. To achieve those goals, we are mobilizing a diverse team of experienced and talented professionals. Headquartered in Downtown Houston, Golden Pass LNG commenced operation of Train 1 in 2026 and continues to progress construction and commissioning on Trains 2 and 3. Once fully operational, Golden Pass LNG will have the capacity to produce over 18 million metric tons of LNG per year.

Job Summary / Purpose

The Senior Controls Advisor reports to the head of Internal Controls and Audit and plays a key role in strengthening the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control framework, aligned with COSO principles and designed to support a scalable, sustainable control environment.

This position serves as a senior subject matter expert and trusted advisor, partnering across Operations, Commercial, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Legal. The role supports effective risk management, strengthens control effectiveness, and drives continuous improvement to enable safe, reliable, and compliant LNG operations.

Essential Duties / Functions

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal control guidelines and procedures aligned with COSO principles.

• Partner with the head of Internal Controls to support ERM and GPMS frameworks, including risk assessments, control evaluations, and mitigation strategies.

• Lead controls advisory activities, including monitoring control effectiveness, identifying gaps, and providing practical recommendations grounded in COSO.

• Develop and deliver presentations to support governance, risk, and control-related decision-making.

• Coordinate key governance deliverables such as:

• Monthly controls dashboard

• Quarterly controls and business risk reviews

• Quarterly ERM and GP framework reviews

• Annual management representation letter proces

• Maintain and enhance SharePoint sites supporting internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.

• Support investigations of control failures and business incidents, including root cause analysis and tracking corrective actions.

• Provide training on internal controls, ethics, and the company's code of conduct.

• Partner cross-functionally to drive effective risk management and control outcomes.

• Support internal audit activities and issue follow-up, as needed.

• Contribute to continuous improvement, including the use of data, technology, and AI within appropriate governance frameworks.

• Handle sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion.

• Support special projects and evolving business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• MBA preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

• 5+ years of financial accounting and reporting, internal controls, internal audit, or risk management
• Experience in top ERP systems, (SAP S/4 HANA,and GRC preferred)

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit, and risk frameworks, including COSO (SOX, GAAP familiarity)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA and GRC preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Required Job Competencies for this Position:

• Communication and Presentation: Effectively communicates complex control and risk concepts to both executive leadership and field personnel; develops clear, practical, and impactful presentations.
• Judgment and Professionalism: Applies sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations; operates with discretion, integrity, and high standards of accuracy.
• Business Partnership and Influence: Builds trust and strong relationships across functions; influences stakeholders and drives alignment on risk and control matters.
• Independent Challenge: Provides objective, constructive challenge to ensure risks are appropriately identified and addressed while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Execution and Accountability: Demonstrates strong organization and follow-through; manages multiple priorities and delivers high-quality outputs.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Identifies opportunities to enhance processes and leverage technology, including data, analytics, and AI within appropriate governance.
• Adaptability and Learning Agility: Stays current with evolving internal control and risk practices; adapts effectively to changing priorities.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.

• CPA and/or MBA preferred

Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Other

• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require "other duties as assigned"
• Job may change over time in accordance with business needs
• Job description does not guarantee employment