Accounting Manager

Overview

Manages operating expenses, capital expenditures, and financial reporting for pipeline assets.

Key Responsibilities

• afe approval
• capital accruals
• opex forecast
• sox compliance
• blackline reconciliation
• depreciation booking

Tasks

-Reviewer and approver for all new coding requests related to operating and capital expenses -Responsible for operating expenses and capital expenditures for assets under Products Pipelines Segment -Review AFE listings and coordinating with Operations Support Group (OSG) for status updates on AFE’s -Monitor and analyze accounting data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement -Assist with audits both internal and external -Provide training and guidance on capital and expense accrual policies to applicable groups -Review and analysis of various income statement line items related to operating expenses for actual forecast and budget variances -Reviewer and Tier 1 approver for all Products AFE Projects in the Consolidated Activity Request System (CARS) -Work with Engineering to ensure detailed completion reports are completed for all projects and the corresponding depreciation is booked -Review and approval of all operating expenses and capital accruals at month end -Bi-Weekly forecast for various categories including opex, depreciation, property taxes and other expenses. -Review and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls ensuring adequate support is provided -Critically review AFE expenses and ensure proper asset handling for various categories including overhead and tax gross-up on certain project types -Review and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline

Requirements

• microsoft office
• analytical skills
• bachelor’s degree
• mba/cpa
• 10+ years
• supervisory

What You Bring

-Advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. -Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with ability to solve complex problems through solution-oriented analysis. -Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required -Must be detail-oriented, highly organized and self-motivated. -MBA/CPA preferred -Must be able to work overtime during high volume periods, including but not limited to month/quarter/year-end close -Must possess strong collaborative leadership skills – able to set priorities, delegate, motivate and develop the team -Minimum of 10+ years previous accounting or finance related work experience, with at least 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry. -Complete understanding of Capitalization Policy and compliance with Kinder Morgan policies -Must be able to successfully perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and often with strict deadlines, while maintaining a high quality of work product -Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all functional groups and levels, both internal and external.

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Benefits

-Quarterly Lease confirmations

About Kinder Morgan, Inc.

-Pioneered the MLP structure to grow rapidly. -Functions as a toll‑road for energy: fee‑based transport and storage of natural gas, crude, refined products, and CO₂. -Its four core segments—Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals and CO₂—span diverse energy needs. -Annually transports ~2.1 million barrels/day of petroleum products. -Projects range from traditional pipelines to CO₂‑enhanced oil recovery. -Notable history includes a 2014 full merger of multiple units into a single public firm and big-ticket acquisitions. -Also owns Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline, linking Gulf, coastal, and inland U.S. markets. -Distinctive facts: led by a $1‑salary chairman model, publishes its budget publicly and runs vessels via Jones Act fleet. -Backlog includes ~$8 b natural gas projects, fueling expansion tied to AI, data centers, LNG, and industrial demand.

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