Cost Control Analyst; HYBRID in Dallas, TX

Position: Cost Control Analyst (HYBRID in Dallas, TX)
#WeAreONEOK - Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Your ideas have a place here-step into a role where your work directly drives solutions in a fast-evolving energy industry. At ONEOK, you'll contribute to delivering energy products and services that power progress while gaining hands-on measurement analyst experience while supporting the business. We're looking for candidates based in the Dallas, Texas area, or willing to relocate.

The Cost Control Analyst role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the financial data. This position applies strong analytical judgment and business acumen to support effective cost planning, forecasting, financial accuracy, and operational decision‑making. Success in this role comes from ownership, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset. In return, ONEOK offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus 4 quarterly company contributions through the company's profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and a minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes your industry experience.

Hybrid schedule working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday in the Dallas office, working from home on Wednesday and Friday. Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

* Cost Control and Financial Management

* Develop and maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting processes for compliance, audit, and records management activities

* Analyze project and operational costs, including labor, systems, vendor services, and compliance-related expenditures

* Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support budgeting and financial planning

* Ensure cost data aligns with approved budgets, project scopes, and financial controls

* Data Analysis and Reporting

* Analyze financial data to identify cost trends, variances, and key drivers impacting compliance and records management activities

* Compile and validate cost data from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and consistency

* Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics to support decision-making and leadership visibility

* Support financial reporting requirements related to audits, regulatory filings, and internal controls

* Compliance and Audit Support

* Ensure cost tracking and reporting practices comply with internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements

* Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation, cost analysis, and supporting evidence

* Assist in identifying gaps in cost controls, documentation, or processes and recommend improvements

* Maintain auditable records of financial data, assumptions, and supporting documentation

* Records and Information Management Alignment

* Support cost tracking and analysis related to records management systems, document retention programs, and information governance initiatives

* Ensure financial data and documentation are maintained in accordance with records retention policies and regulatory requirements

* Partner with records management and compliance teams to align financial tracking with information governance practices

* Cross-Functional Coordination

* Partner with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Finance, and IT teams to gather cost inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment

* Collaborate with project managers and business partners to support cost planning and monitoring activities

* Communicate cost insights, risks, and variances to stakeholders to support informed decision-making

* Change Management and Risk Analysis

* Evaluate changes in scope, regulatory requirements, or operational activities and assess cost impacts

* Identify and communicate cost risks, uncertainties, and potential variances

* Support mitigation strategies through scenario analysis and cost impact assessments

* Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement

* Participate in initiatives…