Controllers Financial Analyst-EBAND

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.;
Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

This position executes complex financial processes and ensures the integrity of inventory accounting across Supply & Distribution regions. Working closely with the Accounting Supervisor, the Financial Analyst manages refined products inventory reconciliations, addresses book-to-physical differences, and maintains inventory accuracy. Key responsibilities include validating inventory volume at close, monitoring SAP and Right Angle interfaces for data issues, reviewing entries, recording accruals, and reconciling general ledger balances.

The analyst ensures alignment with GAAP, recommends process improvements, and analyzes financial results for management. Additional duties include serving as a resource within the Controller's organization, supporting audit needs, and acting as a backup for the Terminal & Pipeline Accounting Supervisor and Pipeline Financial Analyst. The role requires strong problem‑solving skills, independent analysis, and effective collaboration across teams.

• Bachelor's degree; 2 years of experience
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve complex reconciliation issues independently and accurately.
• Prioritize duties when given multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ability to efficiently use formulas, pivot tables, data filtering, and basic data analysis functions for reconciliation and reporting tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including operations and back‑office functions.
• Work with limited supervision.
• At least 2 years' experience with SAP or a similar ERP application.
• Familiarity with internal controls framework, and regulatory reporting requirements for inventory.