Position Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Partner with KMI's experienced corporate finance teammates to coordinate and consolidate KMI's earnings, capex, and cash flow forecasts using financial modeling and automated systems while interfacing with all levels of finance colleagues and management within KMI Corporate and KMI business segments. Provide meaningful analysis and variance explanations to Senior Management for use in the strategic and tactical decision-making process.

 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consolidate and report bi-weekly earnings, capex, and cash flow forecasts in an accurate and timely manner.Monitor monthly accounting processes in order to accurately report actuals on all financial data forecasted.Provide meaningful analysis and explanations on variances to prior forecast and budget. Prepare reconciliations and reports for internal and external use in support of KMI’s quarterly earnings reporting.Understand and translate financial forecasts, actuals, budgets, and scenarios into key metrics to be used by Senior Management.Articulate and present business outcomes derived from analyses to various levels of colleagues and management.Interface with all levels of finance colleagues and management in the business segments and corporate KMI to stay abreast of business operations potentially impacting financial results. Partner with teammates to maintain, administer, and continuously improve all facets of Planful forecasting system, including system hierarchies, input templates, data load rules, and reports as well as monitoring the interface with Hyperion Essbase.Support and strengthen our fast-paced corporate finance team in all functional areas and special requests as needed.  This position is located in Houston and offers a hybrid schedule (Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday and Friday working remotely)

Position Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements:

Education 

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting or Finance

 

Experience/ Specific Knowledge

Minimum 2-5 years experience in corporate accounting/financial planning and analysis.Extensive experience in performing detailed financial variance analysis.Experienced with computerized accounting systems, financial modeling, budgets, financial analysis, and management reporting.Detailed understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial statements, and the accounting process.Advanced Excel skills.Must possess strong organizational skills.Must have the skills to communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner in both oral and written form.Must possess outstanding problem analysis and resolution skills at both a strategic and functional level.Ability to work independently to understand, design, and create complex models and reports is essential.Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks simultaneously and under pressure.Must possess the experience and skills to foresee and anticipate questions from Senior Management and have skills to address questions quickly and intelligently.Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.Must exhibit professionalism and commitment to company values.

 

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

Experience in energy industry preferredExperience with Planful, Hyperion Essbase, and Lawson financial systems          

 

 WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work under intense time pressure on multiple projects with concurrent deadlines; able to easily and effectively interface with all levels of management; precise and accurate attention to detail; quick to assume responsibilities and take total responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of all information presented; efficient use of time; highly developed organizational skills.  Must be able to adhere to changing deadlines and maintain schedule flexibility, as occasional night and weekend availability may be required.

*Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.  

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.

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