Accounting Manager

Westlake•Houston, TX

36d

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Summary The Accounting Manager supports the Division Controller in managing all finance and accounting activities for North America operations. This role oversees monthly and quarterly close processes, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements. The position supervises the North American Accounting team and partners with multiple manufacturing sites to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Requirements

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 and cost accounting experience preferred.
ERP experience required; S4/HANA strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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.

Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting Coordinate period-end financial close for all North America Compound sites.
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.
Internal Controls & Compliance Maintain internal controls and ensure SOX compliance.
Coordinate internal and external audit requests for Compound sites.
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.