MUSA VP Controller
Murphy USA's ideal VP Controller is a highly technical, detail-oriented, and operationally grounded finance leader who ensures the integrity of the company's financials, strengthens accounting discipline, enhances reporting accuracy and timeliness, and serves as a trusted partner across the business. This leader brings both public company rigor and a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset to support scalable growth.
VP Controller Candidate Qualifications
Culture Fit
High integrity, transparency, and strong sense of ownership
Humble, hands-on leader who leads from the front and builds credibility through expertise
Collaborative partner who works effectively across finance, operations, and corporate functions
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, discipline, and continuous improvement
Calm under pressure; able to navigate complexity and deadlines with consistency
Strong people leader who develops talent and builds a high-performing accounting organization
Solid communication skills to keep all parties informed on issues and project status
Capabilities
Deep technical accounting expertise (US GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX compliance)
Leads all aspects of accounting operations including general ledger, close process, consolidations, and financial reporting
Drives a best-in-class close process - accurate, efficient, and timely
Strong internal controls orientation; ensures a robust and scalable SOX environment
Partners closely with FP&A, tax, treasury, and operations to ensure alignment between reporting and business performance
Leads external audit relationship and manages audit process effectively
Systems and process mindset - improves and scales accounting systems, automation, and workflows
Ability to translate technical accounting into clear business implications for senior leadership
Supports M&A integration, technical accounting assessments, and special projects as needed
Background / Experience
Combination of Big 4 audit experience and public company accounting leadership roles
Prefer candidates with experience at the Senior Manager level or above within Big 4
Subsequent experience as a Senior Director or VP-level accounting leader within a public company environment
Strong SEC reporting experience, including 10-K, 10-Q, and earnings support
Deep experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit management
Experience leading and developing accounting teams in a complex, multi-entity environment
Industry experience in retail, energy, consumer, or other margin-sensitive businesses preferred
Track record of progression and increasing responsibility
CPA required; MBA a plus