Every well we complete, every joint venture partner we bill, and every capital dollar we invest flows through the systems you'll own.
As our Systems Analyst for SAP, you'll do more than support software—you'll help shape how our Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams work every day. During SM’s journey from ECC to S/4HANA, you would be a key contributor in the future state design. By partnering with accountants, project managers, engineers, business leaders, and IT professionals, you'll design solutions that improve financial accuracy, strengthen data quality, and enable smarter, faster decision-making.
A unique aspect of this role is where it sits: at the crossroads of Oil & Gas finance, Joint Venture Accounting, and capital project execution. You'll gain firsthand insight into how our business creates value, understand the challenges our teams face from AFE to partner billing to month-end close, and identify the opportunities where technology can make the greatest impact.
This is an opportunity to own and evolve the SAP applications that power critical upstream financial processes. From driving automation and analytics to implementing new capabilities and improving business processes, your work will have a direct impact on how accurately and efficiently we manage our assets and our partnerships.
If you thrive on solving complex business challenges, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, and are passionate about using technology to create meaningful business value, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll be empowered to influence strategy, champion continuous improvement, and help shape the future of our technology landscape and digital operations at SM Energy.
Core Responsibilities- Serve as a functional expert and trusted advisor for our SAP environment across Joint Venture Accounting (JVA), Financial Accounting & Controlling (FICO), and / or Project Systems (PS).
- Own the functional roadmap for JVA, FICO, and/ or PS, including configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations.
- Support joint interest billing, partner reporting, cost allocation, and period-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and controls.
- Support capital project and AFE-driven processes in PS, from WBS setup and budgeting through settlement and capitalization.
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Land, Operations, and Engineering to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
- Develop SQL queries and BI reporting that turn financial, project, and joint venture data into insight the business can act on.
- Lead root cause analysis, unit testing, and integrated test scenarios with the business.
- Provide escalated support, training, documentation, and change management; manage vendor relationships to meet contracted SLAs.
- Lead IT projects as needed and drive continuous improvement and technology adoption.
- Support applications external to SAP inclusive of but not limited to Blackline, OpenInvoice, EnergyLink, QLS, etc.)
- SAP ECC and S/4HANA – Joint Venture Accounting (JVA), FICO, Project Systems (PS)
- SQL (MS-SQL and/or Oracle) and BI tools such as Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud
- System integrations, APIs, Master Data Management
- Automation and enterprise financial and operational reporting
- Other financial / oil and gas specific application as needed
- Trusted advisor to Accounting, Finance, Operations, and IT.
- Accurate, timely joint interest billing, project cost, and financial close processes.
- High application adoption and user satisfaction.
- Improved financial and operational data quality.
- Reduced manual processes through automation.
- Technology investments aligned with business priorities.
- Collaborate efficiently with your team to assist the business and enhance the ecosystem
- Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred (Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration).
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
- Hands-on SAP S/4HANA / SAP ECC functional experience with JVA, FICO, and Project Systems.
- Oil & gas industry experience required, with advanced knowledge of upstream applications and business processes.
- Proficiency with SQL (MS-SQL and/or Oracle) and BI tools.
- Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience with S/4HANA implementation, migration, or upgrade experience; SAP certification in FICO, PS, or related modules.
- Technical experience with ABAP, LSMW, PIPO/ CPI, LTMC
- Business Partnership
- Problem Solving & Decision Quality
- Digital Transformation
- Operational Excellence
- Data Governance
- Security Mindset
- Continuous Improvement
- Servant Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Acumen
- AI Utilization
- Data Migration
SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Hands-on SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC functional experience with Joint Venture Accounting, FICO, and Project Systems
- Oil and gas industry experience with advanced knowledge of upstream applications and business processes
- Proficiency with SQL, including Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle
- Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud
- Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills
- Experience with S/4HANA implementation, migration, or upgrade projects
- Technical experience with ABAP, LSMW, PIPO/CPI, and LTMC
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
- SAP certification in FICO, Project Systems, or a related module
What We Do
SM Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a long-standing, principled approach to doing business ethically and sustainably. The company was founded in 1908, incorporated in 1915, and became a public company through an initial public offering in 1992. SM Energy trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SM. At SM Energy, we also take seriously the manner in which we conduct our business. We strive to be recognized as an employer, partner, and customer of choice. Our core values are to: * Conduct business with the highest ethical standards. * Foster a rewarding and productive work environment. * Ensure the health and safety of all who work at SM Energy facilities. * Protect the environment. *Support the communities where we live and work.
