Cost Control Analyst II

ONEOK, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Híbrido; USD 78 000 - 116 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

ONEOK, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Cost Control Analyst to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data while supporting cost planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a fast-evolving energy industry. You will develop cost tracking, forecasts, dashboards, and reporting, partnering with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Finance, and IT to align costs with budgets and regulatory requirements.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; typically required.
• 4+ years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, accounting, project controls, or related field typically required.
• Experience supporting compliance, audit, legal, or regulatory functions a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting processes for compliance, audit, and records management activities.
• Analyze project and operational costs, including labor, systems, vendor services, and compliance-related expenditures.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support budgeting and financial planning.
• Ensure cost data aligns with approved budgets, project scopes, and financial controls.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics to support decision-making and leadership visibility.

Conhecimentos

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Analytical reasoning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Financial systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Your ideas have a place here—step into a role where your work directly drives solutions in a fast-evolving energy industry. At ONEOK, you’ll contribute to delivering energy products and services that power progress while gaining hands‑on measurement analyst experience while supporting the business. We’re looking for candidates based in the Dallas, Texas area, or willing to relocate.

The Cost Control Analyst role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the financial data. This position applies strong analytical judgment and business acumen to support effective cost planning, forecasting, financial accuracy, and operational decision‑making. Success in this role comes from ownership, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset. In return, ONEOK offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus 4 quarterly company contributions through the company’s profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and a minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes your industry experience. Hybrid schedule working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday in the Dallas office, working from home on Wednesday and Friday. Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Cost Control and Financial Management

Develop and maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting processes for compliance, audit, and records management activities

Analyze project and operational costs, including labor, systems, vendor services, and compliance‑related expenditures

Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support budgeting and financial planning

Ensure cost data aligns with approved budgets, project scopes, and financial controls

Data Analysis and Reporting

Analyze financial data to identify cost trends, variances, and key drivers impacting compliance and records management activities

Compile and validate cost data from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and consistency

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics to support decision‑making and leadership visibility

Support financial reporting requirements related to audits, regulatory filings, and internal controls

Compliance and Audit Support

Ensure cost tracking and reporting practices comply with internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements

Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation, cost analysis, and supporting evidence

Assist in identifying gaps in cost controls, documentation, or processes and recommend improvements

Maintain auditable records of financial data, assumptions, and supporting documentation

Records and Information Management Alignment

Support cost tracking and analysis related to records management systems, document retention programs, and information governance initiatives

Ensure financial data and documentation are maintained in accordance with records retention policies and regulatory requirements

Partner with records management and compliance teams to align financial tracking with information governance practices

Cross-Functional Coordination

Partner with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Finance, and IT teams to gather cost inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment

Collaborate with project managers and business partners to support cost planning and monitoring activities

Communicate cost insights, risks, and variances to stakeholders to support informed decision‑making

Change Management and Risk Analysis

Evaluate changes in scope, regulatory requirements, or operational activities and assess cost impacts

Identify and communicate cost risks, uncertainties, and potential variances

Support mitigation strategies through scenario analysis and cost impact assessments

Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement

Participate in initiatives to improve cost control processes, tools, and reporting methodologies

Recommend enhancements to financial tracking, documentation, and reporting practices

Support standardization and consistency of cost control processes across the Legal, Compliance & Audit function

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; typically required

Work Experience

4+ years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, accounting, project controls, or related field typically required

Experience supporting compliance, audit, legal, or regulatory functions a plus

Experience in oil and gas, energy, or other regulated industries preferred

Equivalent industry experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Cost control principles, budgeting, and financial analysis

Knowledge of: Compliance, audit processes, and regulatory environments

Skills in: Strong analytics and problem‑solving with attention to detail

Ability to: Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends and risks

Skills in: Microsoft Excel and financial or reporting systems proficiency

Ability to: Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Ability to: Communicate and collaborate across cross‑functional teams

Ability to: Apply established processes while exercising sound judgment

Licenses and Certifications

None required

Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, or equivalent) are a plus

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

Depth Perception: Three‑dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Ability to travel to field sites or operational facilities as needed

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$78,000.00 - $116,000.00

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000‑mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.