Westlake

Senior Manager – Accounting

Westlake

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage Operational Accounting & Planning functions.
  • Manage all Operational Reporting & Planning functions for the WRBP Roofing business.
  • Work closely with external auditors and provide data and analyses as needed.
  • Oversee preparation of Operations data for the quarterly review, annual audit kit and internal audit data for both the external and internal auditors as needed.
  • Prepare monthly & quarterly internal management Operations reporting package and other analyses as needed.
  • Prepare Plant Operations section of Annual Budget in coordination with Corporate Planning & Budgeting group.
  • Collaborate on the update of Monthly Forecasts (from Mfg capacity / capability perspective).
  • Oversee preparation & approve final reporting of monthly / quarterly / annual Plant Operations analyses.
  • Review all variance analyses & document explanations.
  • Conduct monthly Plant Ops review meetings.
  • Responsible for quarterly Standard Cost update recommendations.
  • Responsible for the overall review of Inventory Valuation including establishment & update of E&O, LCM and any other required reserves.
  • Work Closely with Engineering on development & execution of Capital Projects / Capital Budgeting and CAPEX Expenditure proposals / justifications.
  • Ensure appropriate and adequate controls in the Operations accounting and reporting areas.
  • Enforce SOX process control compliance by staff.
  • Responsible for keeping current with technical accounting pronouncements and trends, analyzing their impact on the Company, and application of new accounting pronouncements in accordance with Westlake policy.
  • Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancement / process improvement.
  • Train and develop staff in their areas, as needed.
  • Establish Goals & Objectives, provide performance feedback and coaching.

Requirements

  • Bachelors in Accounting
  • At least ten plus years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting and the private sector
  • Previous experience with costing and variance reporting & analysis, budgeting, and operations accounting
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably SAP/JDE
  • Proficient with spreadsheet programs, including Excel
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis including key trends analysis and business case analysis
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role
  • Experience in a Sarbanes Oxley reporting environment
  • Superior problem-solving skills and proven analytical ability
  • Ability to make recommendations on key financial and operating decisions
Benefits
  • Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuous improvement and operational excellence support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingcost accountingvariance reportingbudgetingfinancial analysistrend analysisbusiness case analysisinventory valuationcapital budgetingSOX compliance
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical abilityleadershipcoachingperformance feedbackcollaborationcommunicationtraining and developmentgoal settingprocess improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's in Accounting