Senior Financial Analyst

Position Description

This Financial Analyst position resides within the Kinder Morgan CO2 department, reporting to the CO2 Finance Supervisor. The successful candidate will be working for one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America and will be responsible for the department's accounting and planning functions. The CO2 segment consists of multiple oilfields, a gas and power plant, and transportation pipelines. This role will office out of either Midland or Houston, Texas.

The Financial Analyst role includes various accounting and financial responsibilities supporting the Operational teams. The responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, and monthly/quarterly reporting and analysis. A strong understanding of the financial concept and analytical skills are required to deliver timely and accurate information for strategic and tactical decision-making support.

• Provide timely and accurate financial information.
• Coordinate and prepare expense forecast updates.
• Coordinate and submit the monthly accruals.
• Monitor the monthly accounting close process.
• Analyze monthly financial results and provide variance explanations for earnings reports.
• Prepare financial data for the Quarterly Business Review and Long Range Outlook (LRO).
• Coordinate and prepare the Annual Budget processes and reviews.
• Interface with all levels of management to obtain data and information necessary to complete duties.
• Knowledgeable of AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure).
• Liaison between Corporate Accounting and Operations Groups.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 5+ years' experience in accounting or financial analysis and planning.
• Extensive experience in performing detailed financial variance analysis.
• Extensive experience managing expense budgets.
• Experience in computerized accounting systems, financial modeling, budgets, operations analysis, and management reporting.
• Detailed understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial statements, and the accounting process.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently to understand, design, and create complex models and reports is essential.
• Must have the skills to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks.
• Must possess problem‑solving skills and the ability to develop solutions.
• Critical thinking, understanding what is in the numbers and how they interrelate.
• Must exhibit professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, meet deadlines, be detail‑oriented, and be committed to producing a quality product.
• Must be able to work under intense time pressure with multiple deadlines and changing priorities and effectively interface with other financial personnel throughout Kinder Morgan.
• Quick to assume responsibilities; must possess strong organizational skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime as required.

• MBA / CPA
• Experience with oil and gas costs and budgets (labor, outside services, software, hardware, maintenance, etc.)
• Experience with financial systems

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Medical/Rx and Dental Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• Paid Bus Pass or Parking
• Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage;
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts;
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance;
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.