Analyst Principal

Westlake•Stafford, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a key member of the North America Finance team, responsible for the execution and analysis of product costing and Material Ledger activities across the Compounds business. The Principal Analyst partners closely with operations and plant leadership to provide insights into manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and inventory, while supporting accounting teams to ensure accurate financial results, strong internal controls, and consistency across the region in inventory and other key accounting areas. This position bridges operations, FP&A, and accounting, combining hands-on costing execution with financial analysis and operational support within the North America scope.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
7+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or FP&A
Strong experience with product costing, inventory, and variance analysis
Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
Experience with SAP S/4 and Material Ledger preferred
Experience in a multi-site environment preferred
Familiarity with BPC, JDE, or similar systems preferred

Responsibilities

Execute and maintain product costing and Material Ledger processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Analyze cost components, material consumption, and production variances
Support and validate standard costs, BOMs, and cost allocations
Identify and resolve inconsistencies in costing and inventory data
Analyze results versus plan/forecast, identifying key drivers and risks
Lead process improvements surrounding financial analysis of inventory, costing and other key accounting areas
Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, costing, manufacturing activity and other key accounting areas (T&D, AP Clearing, invoice coding, etc.)
Perform account reconciliations for inventory, cost-related accounts and other key accounting areas (T&D, AP Clearing, invoice coding, etc.)
Deliver monthly variance analysis and reporting, with clear explanations of business drivers
Support financial reporting aligned with operational activity
Calculate and analyze needed inventory reserves to ensure appropriate valuation of inventory
Ensure adherence to SOX controls, internal policies, and standard processes
Support audit requests and documentation, ensuring accuracy and transparency
Partner with accounting leadership to maintain strong financial discipline and data integrity