Sr. Finance Associate

Company Information

Stampede Midstream is a Denver-based midstream company committed to providing safe, reliable, & efficient energy infrastructure solutions in the DJ Basin. Formed through the merger of Taproot Rockies Midstream & Zen Midstream LLC & backed by Quantum Energy Partners, Stampede delivers value through operational excellence, responsible development, & strong customer partnerships.

Stampede currently owns & operates more than 150 miles of crude gathering & transportation pipeline & over 175 miles of produced water gathering pipeline across more than one million combined dedicated acres. Stampede also operates a robust fresh water supply, storage, & distribution system, as well as the Ren Compressor Station & associated gas gathering & gas lift infrastructure in the northeastern DJ Basin. Stampede currently transports more than 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day, 100,000 barrels of produced water per day, & gathers more than 75 MMcf of natural gas per day.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, & comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires the ability to translate complex financial & operational data into actionable business insights, collaborate effectively across functions, & balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Strong financial modeling skills, sound business judgment, & a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential.

Summary

The Senior Finance Associate supports financial planning, forecasting, valuation, & strategic initiatives across the Company's midstream operations. This role partners closely with finance, commercial, operations, & executive leadership to develop financial models, evaluate growth opportunities, provide analytical support, & deliver insights that drive key business decisions.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Work closely with the CFO, VP of Finance, executive leadership, & private equity sponsors on financial planning, strategic initiatives, & capital allocation decisions.

• Build, maintain, & enhance corporate financial models, operating forecasts, & long-range planning models.

• Support the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting, & variance analysis activities.

• Analyze business performance, operating results, & key performance indicators to identify trends, risks, & opportunities.

• Evaluate strategic growth opportunities, capital projects, commercial agreements, acquisitions, divestitures, & other business development initiatives.

• Prepare presentations, analyses, & reporting materials for executive leadership, board meetings, lenders, investors, & private equity sponsors.

• Support financing activities, lender reporting, & compliance with debt covenant requirements.

• Collaborate with commercial, operations, accounting, & business development teams to support decision-making & financial reporting.

• Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, & capital allocation initiatives.

• Maintain planning databases & financial reporting tools while ensuring data integrity & accuracy.

• Extract & communicate key insights from complex financial & operational analyses.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Financial & Business Acumen

• Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

• Communication & Relationship Building

• Attention to Detail & Execution

• Adaptability & Initiative

Education & Experience (required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in midstream energy, infrastructure, private equity, investment banking, or corporate finance.

• Experience developing & maintaining complex financial models & forecasts.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, & valuation methodologies.

• Experience performing financial analysis & supporting strategic decision-making.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, & other financial planning & reporting tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, & communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience (preferred):

• 7+ years of experience in midstream energy, infrastructure, private equity, investment banking, or corporate finance.

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience supporting debt financing activities & lender reporting.

• Understanding of midstream commercial agreements, volume forecasting, & infrastructure economics.

• Experience evaluating acquisitions, divestitures, capital projects, & other strategic transactions.

• Experience working within a private equity-backed organization.

• Familiarity with energy commodity markets, hedging, & risk management practices.

Other

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening

• Ability to legally work in the US without sponsorship 

Compensation

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $95,200 - $152,300 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience & expertise & may vary from the amount listed above. 

Top Benefits & Perks

• Medical Plan: Stampede offers multiple medical plans to choose from. 

o Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employee & dependents

o Additional buy-up plan options available with premiums covered at 75% for employee & dependents

• HSA with Stampede per pay period contribution.

• FSA across multiple medical plans.

• Dental Plan: Stampede covers premiums for dental plans for employees & dependents. 

o Additional buy-up plan option available with premiums covered at 75% for employee & dependents

• Vision plans. 

• Long-term disability, life insurance, & AD&D covered by Stampede. 

• 401k plan: Stampede matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 4% of compensation. 

• Paid Time Off. 

• Paid Volunteer Day. 

• Sick Time.

• Onsite Gyms.

• Paid Parking or RTD Pass.

• Cellphone reimbursement. 

Location

This position is located Denver, Colorado. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered, however, it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location. No relocation or travel assistance will be provided by the Company for this position. 

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein employee may be provided a public work station (cubicle) or private office. From time to time, the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, dust, electrical charges & other unforeseen exposures may be encountered. 

Physical Demands

In the performance of the duties & responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle & view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk & stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position. 

Position Type & Working Hours

This is a full-time position. We operate on a 9/80 work schedule. Typical work hours are from 8am-5pm Monday through Thursday, & 8am-4pm on working Fridays. Employees must be capable & willing to work overtime as required & to participate in occasional meetings, events, seminars, conferences, or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor &, in some cases, respond to emails, calls, or texts outside of business hours.

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, field visits, or visits to onsite locations. 

Disclaimer

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, & activities at any time with or without notice. 

Hiring Practices

Stampede is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, & local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities & disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at careers@bisonog.com. Final candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings including but not limited to background checks & drug screens.

Apply

This position’s application window is anticipated to close on 12/5/2026 based on our current hiring timeline. The deadline may be extended if needed, & any updates will be reflected in the job posting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested candidates should apply via the LinkedIn job posting. Candidates selected to move forward in Stampede’s hiring process will be contacted to schedule a phone or in-person interview.