Director-Accounting

This position will oversee the accounting for Kinder Morgan Terminals Northern Area (Northeast (NE)/Midwest (MW)/Pacific Northwest (PNW)), Marine Area, and Other Area. Position is in Houston. Relocation will be considered.

Position Description:

- Manage the accounting staff of fourteen. This includes performance assessment, professional development, organization planning, etc.

- Build and lead the team to drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and performance standards. Work with other Area accounting teams as needed.

- Oversee the accounting for each of the Area’s and ensure that accounting is compliant with GAAP.

- Oversee the month end accounting close, and review budget and forecast variance analysis. Review and approve Journal Entries from PNW and other locations as needed.

- Monitor the Area’s Balance Sheet accounts and understand the activity in the accounts. Review all Balance Sheet recons in Blackline and ensure that accounts are properly reconciled.

- Partner with Operations and Finance monthly to align financial planning with execution of budget and forecast, especially in the Marine and Other regions.

- Provide monthly butane blending reports and monthly RINs request to EHS Operations for MW/KM Phoenix (KMPh) terminals.

- Monitor the Accounts Receivable and assist with collection issues as needed. Assist with the Credit Watch List. Report on A/R status in various Area and Segment level meetings.

- Ensure that the Area’s revenue recognition is correct in accordance with ASC 606 and ASC 842, including levelization that occurs in the Marine Area.

- Ensure that the Area’s information included in ASC 606 and ASC 842 Financial Statement disclosures are correct, including manual BDA entries for the Northern Area.

- Ensure that the Area is following all applicable SOX controls and internal policies. Responsible for direct approval of several PNW/Marine/Other regional controls.

- Oversee the preparation of KMPh joint venture (JV) monthly financial statements. Present the JV financials in the quarterly board meeting, and other JV meetings as needed.

- Handle, oversee and approve bank wire transfer/Ariba payment requests as authorized and as needed, especially KMPh monthly management fee/interco settlement, Marine monthly operating fee/drydock/true-ups and weekly PNW PMA contract labor payments.

- Assist as needed with internal and external audits, including KMPh JV stand-alone GAAP audit and KMUR I/II (Carteret).

- Various reporting and analysis as needed. Other tasks as needed and assigned.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements:

- 7 – 10 years accounting experience.

- Accounting degree. CPA a plus.

- Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and ASC 842.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

- Self-starter and initiative.

- Able to multi-task, be meticulous and have strong organizational skills.

- Sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks on time and accurately.

- Upwards to ten percent travel to the regions (NE/MW/PNW/Marine).

- Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the 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 parental bonding leave; 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.