Kinder Morgan

Manager/Director, Financial Planning (FP&A) (Hybrid) (Houston, TX)

Kinder Morgan • $135K — $160K *
Houston, TX 77084Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • MBA and/or CPA preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of financial modeling and planning experience in energy or midstream company preferred
  • 3+ years of people management experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and retain FP&A team members
  • Provide financial oversight for South assets
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of forecasts, budgets, and management reporting
  • Lead consolidation and communication of the East Region forecast
  • Play a key role in East Region budget and long-range outlook
  • Serve as leadership backup for East Director and North Manager
  • Provide insights into financial performance and recommended actions

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Collaborative professional office environment
  • Exposure to high-level executives and cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to drive process improvements and standardization
  • Potential for leadership and mentoring opportunities
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For

As a member of the Natural Gas Financial Planning organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordination, consolidation, and analysis of financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range outlooks for various assets in Kinder Morgan's Natural Gas East Region business unit. This crucial position includes responsibilities for all FP&A activities, including joint venture reporting, for several major pipelines and an LNG facility, which generates a significant portion of the company's earnings and represents a meaningful portion of the expansion project backlog. This position will also consolidate the East Region forecast and play a significant role in coordinating and consolidating the East Region's annual budget and long-range outlook.

This role combines direct asset-level FP&A responsibility with regional consolidation, cross-functional coordination, team leadership, and strategic financial analysis. The successful candidate must be able to manage detailed financial deliverables while effectively communicating insights, and recommendations to senior management.

What You Will Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead, develop, and retain FP&A team members while establishing priorities, accountability, and quality standards
  • Lead FP&A activities and provide financial oversight for the South assets
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of South asset forecasts, budgets, long-range outlooks, joint venture reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting
  • Lead consolidation, review, and communication of the East Region forecast
  • Play a significant leadership role in the East Region budget and long-range outlook, including consolidation, validation, variance analysis, and presentation materials
  • Serve as the leadership backup for the East Director and North Manager
  • Provide senior management with clear insights into financial performance, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
  • Partner with Commercial, Business Development, Accounting, and Operations leadership on financial plans, capital investments, growth projects, and business decisions
  • Maintain oversight of financial models, processes, controls, assumptions, and data integrity
  • Drive process improvement, standardization, cross-training, and backup coverage across the FP&A organization
  • Travel to Birmingham, Alabama satellite office regularly (10-20% travel)

What You Need

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • MBA and/or CPA Preferred

Experience / Specific Knowledge:
  • Minimum of 10 years professional experience in Accounting or Finance
  • Prior financial modeling and planning experience (with an energy or midstream company preferred); minimum of 5 years for Manager level and 7+ years experience for Director level
  • Must possess strong analysis, forecasting, planning and reporting skills
  • Minimum of 3 years of people management experience
  • Proficiency with various technologies and the ability to quickly navigate, process, and succinctly report on large quantities of data spread across multiple systems
  • Working knowledge of natural gas transportation and storage, preferred

Competencies, Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team, including coaching and mentoring employees to develop and retain top talent
  • Proven ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence all levels of management
  • Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and attention to detail
  • Ability to deliver results while managing multiple priorities and balancing analysis and judgment in decision-making
  • Experience with accounting, budgeting, and forecasting systems and tools
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with Lawson and/or Essbase considered a plus
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
  • Consistently demonstrates professionalism and commitment to company values

Working Conditions:
  • Works in a professional office environment on a hybrid work schedule.
  • Operates in a deadline-driven environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects.
  • Regularly collaborates with executives, business leaders, and cross-functional teams across the organization.
  • Must be willing to work additional hours during budget, forecast, strategic planning, and financial reporting cycles.
  • Requires strong attention to detail, analytical focus, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
  • Regular travel required to support business meetings, planning activities, and operational reviews.

About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. They own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Their publicly traded companies include Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP), Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE: KMR) and El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB).

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Join the dynamic team at Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. At Kinder Morgan, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the energy sector.

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Embark on a fulfilling career journey at Kinder Morgan where we prioritize your professional development and personal growth. Our diverse range of job opportunities spans from engineering to project management, ensuring that every career path leads to success and leadership development.

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With Kinder Morgan, you are not just taking a job; you are joining a team that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Our commitment to innovation and safety makes us a leader in the industry, providing our employees with the skills and training necessary to lead in their fields and beyond.

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Step into a role that places you at the forefront of the energy industry. Kinder Morgan’s leadership in transporting natural gas, CO2, and other essential products makes it a pivotal player in driving economic growth and sustainability. Our leadership training ensures you are equipped for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

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Join forces with over 11,000 dedicated professionals who are as passionate about energy solutions as you are. At Kinder Morgan, you’ll work on projects that harness innovative technologies and practices, enhancing your skills and advancing the industry.

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We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and learning. Our professional development programs are designed to help you master your role and prepare for future challenges, whether through on-the-job training, formal education programs, or leadership workshops.

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Learn more about Kinder Morgan
Size
10,529 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$119 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KMI
* Ladders Estimates

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