Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership (DPRLP) known as PEMEX Deer Park is a highly complex refinery located 18 miles east of Houston in Deer Park, TX, and is a part of the PEMEX group which is a fully integrated oil company in the Americas, working across the entire value chain: exploration, production, industrial processing/refining, logistics and marketing. PEMEX Deer Park provides a diverse and inclusive work environment that employs approximately 1000 employees with another 1200 contractors on site. The refinery’s rated capacity is 340,000 barrels per day and has the feed flexibility to process multiple grades of crudes to produce the high-quality transportation fuels the world needs. The PEMEX Deer Park site is co-located with other 3rd party chemical facilities allowing for further integration and optimization of the refinery and its products. We set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors and offer challenging and fulfilling job opportunities in a number of fields. We take great pride in our ability to ensure the health and safety of our workers and the environment while being a good neighbor and have a positive impact on the local community where we work.

BENEFITS:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

For more information, please visit our website: PEMEX

Job Summary

Pemex Deer Park is seeking a motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented Finance Analyst - Accounting to join a collaborative Finance organization. This position provides hands-on support across accounting close, reconciliations, financial reporting, controls, audit readiness, and transactional activities. The role is important to maintaining complete and accurate financial records, producing reliable information for decision-making, and supporting the financial integrity of the refinery.

The successful candidate will combine strong accounting fundamentals with practical problem-solving and a willingness to work across traditional functional boundaries. As part of a lean, highly integrated team, the analyst will shift priorities as business needs evolve, partner closely with Finance and operational stakeholders, and take ownership of both routine deliverables and more complex assignments.

Key Outcomes

Accurate and timely recording of financial activity, supported by well-prepared journal entries, reconciliations, and close documentation.
Reliable financial and management reporting that clearly explains results, variances, and key business drivers.
Strong control execution and audit readiness, with documentation that is complete, organized, and easy to support.
Prompt resolution of accounting discrepancies and transactional issues, with appropriate follow-through across functions.
Continued improvement in efficiency, consistency, and quality of Finance processes.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities: 

General Accounting & Financial Close

Prepare, review, and post journal entries with clear supporting documentation and appropriate accounting treatment.
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and drive timely resolution of aged or unusual balances.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including accruals, account analysis, and completion of assigned close deliverables.
Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies, IFRS, and established accounting procedures.
Support preparation and analysis of financial statements, management reports, and recurring accounting schedules.
Assist with master data, transactional accounting, and other foundational activities required to maintain the integrity of financial information.

Planning, Reporting & Analysis Support

Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and periodic outlook activities by gathering inputs, validating data, and preparing supporting schedules.
Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify material variances and help explain the underlying business drivers.
Provide timely financial information and analysis to support Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
Develop or maintain recurring reports and analytical tools that improve visibility into financial performance.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

Execute assigned internal controls consistently and retain evidence that is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Ensure work complies with company policies, delegation of authority requirements, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory expectations.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, retrieving documentation, responding to information requests, and helping resolve findings.
Escalate control gaps, unusual transactions, or potential compliance concerns promptly and support corrective actions.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate accounting and reporting processes while maintaining appropriate controls.
Investigate data or accounting discrepancies, determine root causes, and coordinate practical solutions with the appropriate stakeholders.
Document procedures, recurring activities, and key process requirements to strengthen consistency and knowledge transfer.
Support Finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, testing, and process changes as assigned.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with colleagues across Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, IT, and other functions to resolve issues and support accurate financial outcomes.
Communicate accounting requirements and financial impacts clearly to both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
Build effective working relationships, follow through on commitments, and raise risks or delays early.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and maintaining a One Finance mindset.

Flexibility Across Finance

Support a broad range of Finance activities based on business priorities, including work across Controllers, AP/AR, reporting, planning, and related areas.
Take on both routine and complex assignments with the same focus on accuracy, timeliness, and ownership.
Adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced refinery environment.
Provide backup coverage and cross-functional support when needed to sustain business continuity and meet critical Finance deadlines.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Functional Strength

Solid understanding of IFRS, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation principles, and internal controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect detailed transactions to broader financial impacts.
High attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet close and reporting deadlines, and remain effective when priorities shift.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial matters to non-Finance stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with reporting, data visualization, or automation tools is beneficial.

Core Capabilities

Accounting Discipline: Applies sound accounting judgment, maintains complete support, and delivers accurate work on schedule.

Adaptability: Responds constructively to changing priorities and is comfortable working across multiple Finance activities.

Collaboration: Builds trust, shares information, and works effectively across functions to achieve common outcomes.

Problem-Solving: Uses practical, risk-based thinking to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.

Ownership & Initiative: Takes responsibility for results, follows through on commitments, and proactively identifies work that needs attention.

Continuous Improvement: Looks for opportunities to simplify work, improve accuracy, strengthen controls, and reduce avoidable effort.

Resilience: Maintains professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail during peak workload periods and tight deadlines.

Business Acumen: Understands how accounting activities, operational decisions, and financial performance are connected.

Hands-On Mentality: Willingly performs foundational work while also contributing to analysis, improvement efforts, and broader team priorities.

Additional Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Must be able to work onsite in Deer Park, Texas, in accordance with company and role requirements.
May be required to support extended hours during financial close, audits, system implementations, or other critical business periods.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means becoming a dependable, versatile member of the Finance team who consistently produces accurate work, understands the purpose behind the numbers, communicates issues early, and helps move work to resolution. The analyst will be known for strong follow-through, constructive partnership, and a willingness to step beyond narrow role boundaries when the business needs support.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education and Experience:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
CPA, CMA, or progress toward a relevant professional certification is a plus.

Experience

Three to five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in oil and gas, refining, manufacturing, or another complex industrial environment.
Hands-on experience supporting financial close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
Experience working within an internal control framework and supporting internal or external audits.
SAP experience preferred; experience with S/4HANA, Fiori, or related enterprise systems is a plus.
Experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, reconcile, and analyze financial data.

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Finance Analyst II - Accounting