Are you an experienced Finance professional?

As a global provider of marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software, our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients; providing them with the tools they need to de-risk their exploration and maximise their production efficiency. To mirror this, we offer an unparalleled environment for our employees, one that encourages growth and inclusiveness and where everyone feels valued. We partner with energy companies to find the natural resources the world needs today, as well as to provide subsurface monitoring and site surveys for energy transition applications, as efficiently and safely as possible.

This is a fantastic time to join Shearwater as we expand our teams to meet the seismic exploration challenges of the future. 

The Role

Our centralized corporate services departments operate on a global scale, but work like a local team. Combining their experience and expertise, they work collaboratively with the aim to continuously improve our vital people and business functions.

We are currently expanding our Finance capabilities to meet the needs that our business growth requires. Working in a global team, the Project Controller will be responsible for direct supervision of all day-to-day accounting and financial activities on designated departments. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Secure correct booking of cost and revenue to the appropriate accounting period and correct department
• Financial reporting on designated departments or segments 
• Follow up on invoicing to and payment from clients according to signed agreements
• To prepare annual budgets- and rolling forecasts for designated departments
• Financial follow up on client contracts and internal projects to make sure all requirements are met, including correct cost and revenue flow between Shearwater legal entities and departments
• Prepare weekly customer receivable schedules for line managers across the Company
• Project budget review, including prepare operational targets pre-project to vessel and financial review after completion of project, both financial and operational, latter with necessary input from Operations. 
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information 
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential

Education and experience

• College or University degree in Accounting, Business, or other Finance related subject
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of budgeting and accounting 
• Knowledge of global organizations and the impact on financial management
• Good excel skills 
• Fluent English skills both written and verbally 

Personal Qualities 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Structured and attention for details

Training and Development

From day one you will contribute, applying and adapting your professional and academic experience for business needs, with any knowledge gaps being filled by an individual learning plan.

What does Shearwater offer employees?

• The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries. From acquisition to image processing and research & development, our people innovate collaboratively from sensor to image - a continuous loop between people and technology
• Working with highly driven, skilled, and dedicated colleagues, both on and offshore
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A culture of transparency and freedom which allows our people to develop in an environment that encourages progression
• A commitment to being the best and finding people who share this vision

Curious? Perfect. We all have that in common. 

Shearwater careers: Time to make your own waves