Accounting Manager - North America Compounds at Westlake

Financial Close & Reporting
Lead and manage all month end close activities for multiple manufacturing plants, including pre-close, close-day tasks, and post close review. Prepare and review monthly/quarterly account reconciliations.
Assist in divisional financial statement preparation and reporting.
Prepare month-end reports and perform variance analysis with commentary.
Partner with key contacts in operations to understand and explain monthly transactions, including (but not limited to) capital expenditures, manufacturing costs and inventory.
Ensure appropriate valuation and accuracy of monthly plant inventory balances.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Maintain internal controls and ensure SOX compliance.
Coordinate internal and external audit requests for Compound sites. compliance of US GAAP requirements.
Leadership & Team Development
Supervise a Senior Accountant and Principal Analyst, providing guidance and professional development.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Systems & Process Improvement
Support implementation of new IT systems to ensure financial accuracy.
Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and compliance.
Budgeting & Strategic Analysis
Assist with annual budget development and periodic strategy reviews.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for FP&A, Corporate Finance, and Business Unit Leaders.
Daily Accounting Operations
Oversee invoice GL coding, DOA compliance, commission payments, and product costing.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of routine accounting functions.
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Financial Close Accuracy & Timeliness: Complete monthly close within 4 business days with zero material errors.
Reconciliation Compliance: 100% of account reconciliations completed and reviewed by deadlines.
Audit Readiness: No significant audit findings; timely response to audit requests.
SOX Compliance: Maintain full compliance with internal control requirements.
Process Improvement: Implement at least 2 efficiency or automation initiatives annually.
Team Development: Achieve 100% completion of annual performance reviews and development plans for direct reports.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA or MBA preferred.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in petrochemical or related industries.
Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Strong financial analysis skills required Solid understanding of and experience in roles with a focus in manufacturing operations, inventory, and cost accounting strongly preferred
ERP experience required; S4/HANA strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Core Competencies
Leadership and team management.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to independently identify and implement process improvements enhancing both compliance and efficiency.
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You

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