Supervisor-Operational Accounting

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the supervision of operational accounting, including month‑end close processes, internal reporting, financial analysis, billing, budgeting, and forecasting. The position also assists with and provides information for financial reporting, both internal and external (FERC and SEC), ensures that the system of internal controls is followed, and supports the Manager of Operational Accounting.

• Develop commercial and technical understanding of Tallgrass physical assets, products, and services.
• Maintain strong relationships with operational teams, including scheduling and commercial.
• Build accounting processes for new assets and/or segments that are efficient.
• Research, document, and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Assist with internal process improvements for multiple operational segments.
• Main contributor in software implementations and upgrades.
• Supervise the daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting functions for operational accounting to ensure compliance with FERC and GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and yearly budgets for management.
• Review and approve Senior and Staff Accountant work products, including journal entries, billing, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with operational accounting close schedule and reporting deadlines.
• Provide information for financial and operational internal and external audits.
• Assist in Sarbanes/Oxley 404 implementation and compliance as it relates to operational accounting.
• Support effective communication and administration of pertinent financial functions.
• Respond to complex questions related to regulatory and financial inquiries.
• Regularly use Excel spreadsheets, Quorum, Oracle, PowerBI, and periodically learn new software programs.
• Monitor and analyze reports, research financial variances from budget and prior year, and provide explanations for such variances.
• Work with various internal departments to accomplish individual, departmental, and company goals.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listening carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non‑traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Complete ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related discipline.

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience.
• Proven track record of hiring, evaluating, and developing accounting professionals and clerical staff.
• Fundamental understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• General understanding and demonstrated ability with computerized accounting systems, financial modeling, budgets, operations analysis, and management reporting.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written.
• Capable of working independently and with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work and the work of direct reports.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop direct reports.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience, and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Yes

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Service ERP.
• Experience with Quorum.
• Experience with PowerBI.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience actively supervising an accounting environment.
• Current and active CPA licensing.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $100,000–$130,000 per year.

Employment Information

• The position is open and still accepting applications.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.