Supervisor – Accounting

Westlake•Houston, TX

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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for supervising all aspects of the accounting for the relevant manufacturing sites including the entirely of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and all Balance Sheet accounts. Responsible for supervising all aspects of the monthly forecasting, monthly and quarterly variance analysis of actuals to forecasts and budgets, and annual budget preparation. Supervise and/or responsible for the preparation of related analyses for management including: (i) unit reviews, (ii) assistance with business review reporting, and (iii) manufacturing comparison reports. Trains staff as appropriate for their position and training needs. Ensure satisfactory financial controls, reviews and corporate SOX compliance for all relevant sites. Responsible for tracking and leading the remediation of internal control deficiencies for all relevant sites. Supervise and/or prepare schedules for quarterly review and year-end audit processes with the outside audit firm. Work closely with external and internal auditors on internal controls questions, issues and deficiencies. Supervise and/or prepare reports to support external financial reporting and SEC filings. Work closely and partner with key members of the business team. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description, and any other job responsibilities or tasks as assigned. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams. Various special projects as required.

Requirements

Minimum seven years related experience in an Accounting role.
Finance or Accounting degree required
Supervise subordinates in the described areas.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising all aspects of the accounting for the relevant manufacturing sites including the entirely of the P&L, Manufacturing Statement and all Balance Sheet accounts.
Responsible for supervising all aspects of the monthly forecasting, monthly and quarterly variance analysis of actuals to forecasts and budgets, and annual budget preparation.
Supervise and/or responsible for the preparation of related analyses for management including: (i) unit reviews, (ii) assistance with business review reporting, and (iii) manufacturing comparison reports.
Trains staff as appropriate for their position and training needs.
Ensure satisfactory financial controls, reviews and corporate SOX compliance for all relevant sites.
Responsible for tracking and leading the remediation of internal control deficiencies for all relevant sites.
Supervise and/or prepare schedules for quarterly review and year-end audit processes with the outside audit firm.
Work closely with external and internal auditors on internal controls questions, issues and deficiencies.
Supervise and/or prepare reports to support external financial reporting and SEC filings.
Work closely and partner with key members of the business team.
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description, and any other job responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
Various special projects as required.