Director – Finance, Epoxy

Westlake•Houston, TX

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as the senior finance leader and strategic business partner for the Westlake Epoxy business unit. The role is responsible for analytical decision support and analysis of the business, ensuring accurate Epoxy accounting in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring compliance with internal operational controls and SOX controls, reporting and analysis of monthly results to Executive Management, accounting and finance support of special projects such as business improvement initiatives, and overseeing the monthly forecast and annual budget processes.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent with twelve plus years of progressive experience, preferably in both public accounting and the private sector, preferably in the Chemical or related global, asset-heavy industries.
Previous Supervisory/Management experience in a Corporate Finance Department or Division of a large manufacturing company.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA and/or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide in-depth analysis and communication of financial data and business intelligence to enhance the operations of the Epoxy business.
Strong partnership to both financial and business leadership to influence strategic decisions in the Epoxy business.
Oversee Epoxy accounting during the monthly close to ensure accurate closing in accordance with US GAAP and make decisions on accounting issues that arise during the close.
Drive support for the Epoxy business and operations leaders in presenting, explaining and understanding monthly, quarterly and annual financial results.
Ensure appropriate financial controls and reviews and Epoxy SOX compliance, including documentation and testing of key controls.
Coordinate and support internal and external audit requests for the Epoxy business to ensure timetables are met; address potential issues and internal audit reports related to the business unit.
Review monthly financial performance and forecasts for Epoxy, providing insight into variances, trends and key drivers. Provide insight and criticality to business forecasts.
Oversee and help coordinate the Epoxy annual operating budget activities, assisting business and operations leadership in budgeting and long‑range planning.
Assist the Segment CFO in assuring that accounting policies and practices are being consistently applied across the Epoxy business, in alignment with Westlake standards. Drive process improvements and standardization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Work closely with the Epoxy accounting team in planning and completing process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, controls and transparency.
Oversee the accounting team in preparation of the Epoxy monthly forecast, business unit/segment‑level reporting, review of each site’s results prior to close and review of key reserves and estimates.
Strong leadership skills to guide a team of individuals both at the corporate office and plant sites in a positive, collaborative and effective manner.
Any additional responsibilities, projects or tasks as assigned.