The posting
Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Financial Analyst within our Midstream & Marketing group based in Houston, TX. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statement and balance sheet analysis, with an emphasis on Midstream & Marketing activities Strong ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends in market data Conduct variance analysis compared to outlook, budget, and previous periods, and communicate key drivers to management using dashboards and visual summaries Support monthly close activities by handling accruals, estimates, and tie-outs, ensuring results accurately reflect operational activity in accordance with accrual accounting principles Maintain and review balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and work with Accounting to resolve issues promptly Develop, maintain, and enhance management reporting tools, including automated reports and analytics to improve efficiency and provide deeper insights Working closely with other departments in recording and analyzing financial data Assisting with internal and external audit requests, as well as other special projects Other duties as required Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree 3 to 5 years Corporate Accounting Experience (would consider 2-3 years of Public Accounting) Strong analytical and communication skills Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines Prior experience in Midstream, Marketing, Energy, or Commodity-based businesses Self-motivated and strong work ethic Ability to analyze data and reach own conclusions Exposure to forecasting, budget, outlook, or planning processes Experience with inventory valuation or commodity margin analysis Independent thinker with the ability to problem solve Takes accountability and strives to increase results Ability to work Overtime required for monthly closing activities Desired Qualifications: Midstream& Marketing Oil and Gas experience/background a plus Experience with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) a plus SAP & Microsoft Excel experience a plus Relocation will not be provided. Recruitment Fraud It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: • Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees • Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or • Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process. We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Oxy has bold ambitions to achieve net zero and help others do the same. To get there, we’ll need great minds ready to unleash big ideas, strong leaders ready to inspire and team players ready to make it happen. Does this sound like you? Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same. We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero. Every day, we get closer. And we won’t stop until we’re there.
