Controllers Financial Analyst
| Req Number: | HJNYDI |
| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Posted: | 6/8/2026 |
| Category: | Industrial : Energy |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a Controllers Financial Analyst.
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Company Overview:
• Our client is a large, well established U.S. refining and energy supply organization with multiple refineries, terminals, pipelines, and related infrastructure assets across the United States
• The company operates a significant crude refining footprint and employs several thousand professionals across refining, supply and trading, commercial, and corporate functions
• The organization is known for its strong operational discipline, long term stability, and commitment to values such as safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration
• The company continues to invest in modern technology platforms, including enterprise ETRM systems, to enhance data driven decision making, risk management, and financial analytics across the business
Role Summary:
• Controllers Financial Analyst – Terminals Accounting
• Department: Controllers – Terminals Accounting
• Location: Houston, TX (On-site at Corporate Headquarters)
• Team Scope: Join a highly collaborative accounting and operations-focused team responsible for maintaining inventory integrity and financial accuracy across the client’s Supply & Distribution network
• Primary Focus: Lead complex inventory accounting and reconciliation activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, support month-end close processes, analyze inventory discrepancies, and partner with operations to maintain the integrity of refined products inventory across terminals, pipelines, and in-transit locations
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee inventory volume reconciliations prepared by terminal inventory analysts, ensuring compliance with required reconciliation deadlines and inventory accuracy standards
• Review and analyze complex book-to-physical inventory reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and drive timely resolution of outstanding inventory differences
• Ensure all material inventory variances are properly documented, researched, and resolved within established timelines
• Provide mentorship, training, and secondary review support to terminal inventory analysts while promoting best practices across the accounting team
• Assist in the implementation, testing, and optimization of new inventory systems, reconciliation tools, and accounting processes
• Support month-end close activities by reviewing accounting transactions, journal entries, accruals, and inventory-related financial activity
• Utilize GAAP principles and business knowledge to analyze general ledger reconciliations and identify required corrections or accounting adjustments
• Monitor and validate inventory data within SAP and RightAngle, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of inventory records before financial close
• Research negative inventory balances, rack summary differences, miscellaneous adjustments, and inventory over/short positions to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Prepare inventory and financial reports for Supply, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Compliance, Business Development, and other key stakeholders
• Collaborate with Operations teams to investigate inventory discrepancies across company-owned and third-party terminals, pipelines, and in-transit locations
• Assess the financial statement impact of inventory variances and recommend corrective actions to minimize financial exposure and operational risk
• Maintain oversight of open reconciliation items and support analysts in resolving complex inventory issues in a timely manner
• Serve as a key accounting resource within the Controller’s organization while supporting audit requests and cross-functional initiatives
• Provide backup support for the Terminal & Pipeline Accounting Supervisor and Pipeline Financial Analyst as needed
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements, including US GAAP
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and independently resolve complex reconciliation issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, filtering, and data analysis functionality
• Experience supporting month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting activities preferred
• Experience working with inventory accounting, supply chain accounting, or operational accounting environments is highly desirable
• At least 2+ years of experience utilizing SAP, RightAngle, or similar ERP/ETRM systems preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and operational stakeholders across multiple business functions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining financial accuracy and data integrity
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive base salary ranging from $85,000-$100,000 + 10% Bonus
• Opportunity to work within a highly visible accounting function supporting critical supply chain and inventory operations
• Direct exposure to senior accounting leadership and cross-functional business partners
• Valuable experience working within one of the largest refined fuels organizations in North America
• Long-term career growth opportunities within Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Operations Finance, and Leadership pathways
• Stable and established organization with significant operational scale and industry presence
Selling Points
• Unique opportunity to gain direct exposure to the refined fuels supply chain and understand how products move from production through distribution and sale
• Highly visible role that combines accounting, financial analysis, operations, and supply chain exposure
• Opportunity to partner closely with Operations, Supply, Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Business Development teams
• Develop deep expertise in inventory accounting, logistics, distribution networks, and commercial fuel transactions
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading systems including SAP and RightAngle within a complex operational environment
• Strong foundation for long-term career growth in accounting, finance, supply chain, trading support, or operations leadership roles
• Ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional seeking greater business exposure, ownership, and industry specialization within the energy sector
• Opportunity to become a recognized subject matter expert in refined fuels inventory accounting and operational finance processes
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
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