Rotational Development Program Associate - Acct/Finance

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Rotational Development Program Associate for our Accounting/Finance program located in Dallas, TX with an estimated start date in January 2025. This is a 2-year rotational development program that will provide high potential individuals with the opportunity to rotate throughout several functions before settling on a career direction. The candidate will take ownership of assigned projects and gain cross-functional knowledge and experience throughout the program. The Acct/Finance program rotation includes Internal Audit, Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Planning & Analysis. The rotational development program will allow candidates to develop a strong understanding of our business and each department's role while contributing to the success of the organization. We will also provide you with networking opportunities, lunch & learns with company leadership, and in-house training opportunities. The program encompasses several essential job duties and responsibilities across various functions. In Internal Audit, the associate will conduct financial and operational risk-based audits and review internal controls of the Company's operations, developing recommendations for audit findings and assisting in annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 testing. In Accounting, the associate will prepare journal entries impacting the Company's financial reporting, complete account reconciliations, and ensure the timely close of the financial books. The Treasury rotation involves conducting in-depth analysis of counterparty financial statements, preparing reporting materials, and reviewing collection processes to improve the Company Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Lastly, in Financial Planning & Analytics, the associate will perform advanced financial consolidation, analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, as well as assist with ad hoc financial analysis projects to support business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and operational risk-based audits and review of internal controls of the Company's operations.
• Develop recommendations for audit findings, focusing on strengthening internal controls, quality, and efficiency.
• Assist in annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 testing including process documentation, testing execution, issue follow-up, and External Audit assistance.
• Prepare journal entries impacting the Company's financial reporting and complete account reconciliations on significant balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure the timely close of the financial books by coordinating closely with other departments within the Company.
• Perform analysis providing assurance to the accuracy of the Company's financial statements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of counterparty financial statements to ensure no deterioration in financial strength and creditworthiness.
• Prepare and maintain various reporting materials to assist with customer counterparty management and risk controls.
• Attend and participate in appropriate credit and collection training to gain better understanding of credit/collection processes and systems functionality.
• Review and assist with collection processes and methods that will lead to an overall improvement in the Company Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Perform daily bank account validations for all new vendors and bank account changes.
• Review, independently validate, and approve ERP vendor master data for banking.
• Perform advanced and complex financial consolidation, analysis, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Research and prepare financial variance analysis and explanations at the corporate and business segment level for monthly management business review.
• Create presentations for management, including annual budget and segment level financial presentations.
• Assist FP&A team with ad hoc financial analysis projects to help support business leaders.

Requirements

• Successful completion of internship.
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Excel (e.g., V-Lookup, pivot tables).
• Strong analytical skills with solid attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task complex requirements.
• Intermediate reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with an ability to influence through good written and verbal communication.